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Loading ...Hilarious Forwarded E-mails Build Camaraderie
Everyone has done it once for sure, sent the e-mail forward of the funny pictures and witty sayings. You know the ones I'm talking about. The car that got run over by a semi, or the house that was destroyed by a boulder, or the better yet, the person who is caught in an embarrassing situation. Did you ever think that sending these types of e-mails can actually be productive in the workplace?
I found an article on CNN.com that backs my theory. It says, "A lot of times your relationship with a co-worker will border on friendship, By sending a co-worker something humorous you are building camaraderie." Also, she went on to say, "In any relationship, sending the e-mails is a way to reduce awkwardness and provide a context for starting a conversation. It's an excuse to talk to people you don't talk to every day, and it's a way of building up social capital," Bruckman said.
Most companies don't want their employees wasting company time sending e-mail forwards, and I don't blame them. But would it really hurt the company if they are improving relations with fellow employees? Providing a better working community and environment for your employees can make a big difference between having energized, motivated employees and having the office be a dreaded chore.
Posted October 19th, 2007 by admin - Posted in Human Resources | |
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on October 19th, 2007 at 9:49 am
Personally, I receive so many emails during the day, a forward is just one more email cluttering my inbox. However, when looked at as a social networking concept as well as welcome comic relief break in the day, I can see this to be true. Familiarity breeds trust. And, laughter is the best medicine. Very interesting insight!
on October 19th, 2007 at 1:59 pm
Great Post Matt. That defianately contrasts what most employers think about when referring to the use of their internet. A word of caution, make sure that your organization does not have a strict policy in regards to forwarding funny or personal emails. We all love to share a joke and laugh at the same time but what happens when the employer views this as misuse of company email? Maybe the wrong type of message gets forwarded to a person that is offensive? Now it becomes a judgment call form the employee forwarding the laugh to determine what is appropriate and what is not for the workplace. I do love the idea of emails like that bringing everyone closer together but if it violates a company policy than stay far away or risk facing the consequences what ever that may be.