While "funny" is a broad term, humor is generally
welcome in the workplace. When you're up against deadlines, sales quotas and a
tough economy, refusing to take things too seriously is a great way to keep
pressure to a minimum and creativity to the max.
While "funny" is a broad term, humor is generally
welcome in the workplace. When you're up against deadlines, sales quotas and a
tough economy, refusing to take things too seriously is a great way to keep
pressure to a minimum and creativity to the max.
Of course, many new employees (and even some long-timers)
can be uncomfortable bringing humor into the office. A great way to set the
stage for an office that appreciates a good laugh is to rely on funny posters
for office decoration.
That said, when you're selecting humorous posters for your professional
environment, it's a good idea to keep things inspirational and motivational,
NOT detrimental, derogatory, inflammatory or at the expense of others. While
you might stumble upon a number of "De-motivational Posters", even
though they are funny, they're likely too insulting or off-color to be deemed
appropriate for a truly professional environment.
Some of the best humorous office posters are those that depict a humorous scene
or snapshot without relying on any words. Other potential winners are those
that reflect funny comics or cartoons that are appropriate in any situation.
Humorous quotes can also translate into funny posters, but as a general rule:
"If in doubt, toss it out!"
While none of us want to take things too far (just think of Steve Carell as
Michael Scott in the sitcom, The Office), a little humor in the workplace can
go a very long way. If your employees are free to laugh a little, they're
likely to earn a little more...
