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In the month of March, it can be nearly impossible to escape the Madness! College alums rep their team’s jerseys, casual sports fans suddenly become glued to their screens, and it seems like everyone from your delivery driver to Grandma has a bracket going. The mania only grows as the tournament progresses, with pride, and often cash, on the line. But what do you do when you have to leave your T.V. and social media feeds behind and head to work? Embracing March Madness in the workspace can be tricky. It has the potential to derail productivity, but when done right, this sports season can bring out the best in your employees and office space.

 

Use these three tips below to help you have smooth sailing through the madness!

 

Bonding Through B-Ball

 

 

Sports bring people together. Finding out you share a favorite team with the guy from accounting can immediately spark an unexpected camaraderie! Watching sporting events is the perfect low-key way to bring people in your office together. Whether you are planning the perfect bracket or sharing details over last night’s game, March Madness is a great way to get to know more people in your space. The more colleagues get to know each other, the better chance they have of working well together. It’s a win-win!

 

Don’t Fight It, Embrace It

 

The key to celebrating March Madness is ensuring no one actually goes too mad. A survey shows that 8.4 million people will watch a game during work hours, and at least 86% of employees will spend some part of their 9-5 keeping track of games. By setting up designated viewing times, no one will feel compelled to sneak off to see the best highlights. Keep the games on a lounge room T.V. or let people know they can gather during lunch to talk basketball and catch up on the latest news.

 

Wasted time? Absolutely not! Social interactions with coworkers are integral to fostering a positive and fun work environment. By embracing the madness, you’ll brighten other’s days while creating treasured office traditions.

 

Madness or morale booster?

 

 

Why not both? Workplace events boost morale and keep employees happy. There is no better way to spice up March (which has a tendency to drag while we eagerly await warm weather to come) than with some March Madness events! Start off with a friendly bracket challenge. With the promise of a grand prize for the winner, even those who barely follow sports will feel inclined to participate. At AdvantEdge, we keep the momentum up throughout the week with an arcade-style hoops game in our lounge. Challenge a new friend or practice your form in a low-stakes way to take a break and give your eyes a rest from staring at screens. 

 

At AdvantEdge Workspaces, March Madness is a time for celebration and friendly competition. It provides a break in the workday, re-energizes employees, and promotes camaraderie among staff and clientele. Being a shared workspace, AdvantEdge has the unique ability to bring smaller businesses together through office events like our Sweet Sixteen office lunch party. One of the best parts of our space is coming together as a community. Whether your office is one person or a whole group, there is always something fun planned for clients here. Contact us today to tour our space and make sure that you don’t miss out on the madness next year!

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