At work and play

Finding Moments of Play at Work

In this position paper, we propose that an important consideration for applying gamification within the enterprise is identifying the appropriate time for manifesting game elements into the work context – the “moment of play.” We reflect on our experiences with gamification projects within an enterprise. We call for further research into understanding moments of play in community, team, and ind...

Buddyspace: Large-Scale Presence for Communities at Work and Play

The value of mindfulness at work and play

www.insights.com © The Insights Group Ltd, 2013-2017. All rights reserved. NPS_WP_08_enGB_The value of mindfulness at work and play white paper The concept of mindfulness, whilst rooted in eastern Buddhist philosophies, has undertaken something of a renaissance in the West in recent years. Incorporating traditional Eastern yogic practices of the awareness of bodily sensations, thoughts and feel...

The Plastic Surgeon at Work and Play: Surgeon Health, Practice Stress, and Work–Home Balance

Plastic surgeon wellness encompasses physical and mental health, considered in the context of practice stress. In addition, the challenges of work-home balance can lead to substantial negative impact on the surgeon, family, staff, and patients. The data-driven impact of each of these three components with personal vignettes, both individually and collectively, is presented by Michael Bentz, MD ...

Work or Play?

The aging of the U.S. population, concerns over the long-term solvency of Social Security and Medicare, and recent data have sparked much research on the labor supply of older individuals. The bulk of this research has focused on individuals approaching traditional retirement ages of fifty-five to sixty-four. However, much less research has considered the labor supply of individuals beyond this...