Ep 262 - The Importance of Play at Work
Playfulness at work is often misunderstood as being unprofessional or distracting — yet growing research shows that adopting a more playful mindset can enhance psychological safety, boost creativity and improve team performance.
In this episode of The HR Room Podcast, Dave and Mary are joined by Kelsey Kates, founder of Playfully Works and former Global Head of Learning Experiences at Google. Kelsey shares insights from neuroscience, leadership development and workplace culture to explain why playfulness is not about games or forced fun — but about mindset, curiosity and openness.
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