A happy, positive workplace is more than just a nice-to-have thing – it's a must-have. A happy workplace is crucial for employees' well-being and the business's overall success. Employees who are happy at work are more engaged and motivated, leading to higher job satisfaction and productivity. A happy workplace is the foundation for a positive workplace where people thrive and connect.

Creating a happy workplace doesn't just happen overnight; it's founded upon open communication, trust, respect, and understanding for those you work with. The Get Happy at Work Thumball uses thoughtful prompts to surface the sources of happiness at work. The prompts look at Engagement, Meaning, Accomplishment, Relationships, and Positive Emotion, making it one of the best employee engagement activities for fostering a positive workplace culture.

Open up your next workplace culture by discussing the value of a happy, positive workplace, and explain how the Get Happy at Work Thumball, when used with intention, can build a happier workplace. As one of the best employee engagement activities, it's easy to use and highly effective.

To get started, simply toss the ball and ask the receiver to share their thoughts related to the prompt under their thumb. To create an even more engaging experience, implement these tips:

1. Don't rush the process: Understand that some participants may need more time to respond or process their thoughts. Others might prefer to take a moment to gather their ideas. Resist the urge to move quickly to the next question – allow enough time for everyone to express themselves.
2. Take notes: Thumballs are excellent for drawing out key insights. Keep a notepad nearby to jot down any points or issues you'd like to revisit later.
3. Provide each participant with a "pass:" If someone struggles with a prompt, offer them the option to PASS, ASK A FRIEND, or request a DISCUSSION to ensure they feel comfortable contributing when they're ready.

By playing in teams, participants will discuss the following:

• Workplace opportunities, challenges, and accomplishments
• Upcoming priorities
• Experiences and learning moments
• Personal and professional goals
• New risks, learning, or skills you hope to explore
• Meaningful mentors, people, and relationships at work

These conversations are not only insightful but also serve as impactful employee activities to boost morale. When participants share their thoughts and feelings about the above topics, they learn more about their coworkers and develop a greater appreciation and understanding of them.

¿Buscas una forma divertida y sencilla de romper el hielo y generar conversaciones significativas? Los Thumballs son una de las mejores actividades de colaboración para equipos. Simplemente lanza, atrapa y responde a la indicación que tienes debajo del pulgar: así de simple. Con temas atractivos e intuitivos, los Thumballs crean un ambiente relajado y sin estrés que dinamiza cualquier sesión de capacitación, fomenta la participación y hace que el aprendizaje sea más interactivo. Prepárate para convertir cada lanzamiento en una oportunidad para conectar, aprender y divertirse.

Mary Miller Pembleton, logopeda, creó Thumball™ para involucrar a sus estudiantes con dificultades de aprendizaje combinando actividades de habla con juegos de pelota. Tras un sueño que la inspiró a comercializar el producto, ella y su esposo Gregg desarrollaron y patentaron Thumball™, que ahora se utiliza para mejorar la comunicación y las habilidades sociales en diversos entornos. Su empresa, Answers In Motion, también personaliza Thumballs para HRDQ y otras empresas. El éxito del producto ha crecido con el aumento de la publicidad y las ventas, cumpliendo su visión de convertir Thumball™ en una marca reconocida.