8 Reasons Gamification Is More Than Fun And Games At Work
8 Reasons Gamification Is More Than Fun And Games At Work
8 Reasons Gamification Is More Than Fun And Games At Work
By Sheya Michaelides
September 12, 2023
Summary
When gamification is inadequately applied it can be nothing more than a short-term fix to long-term issues around demotivation at work.
It is more likely that extroverted candidates will respond positively to certain gamification elements such as multiplayer competitions, whilst introverts might perform better on single-player games with clearly-defined rules.
Space highlighted how one game-centric talent development platform used gamification to build more inclusive, higher-performing teams.
Employees are more likely to benefit from gamification if they have already acquired the skills to participate and feel comfortable doing so.
Effective gamification can also fulfill several cognitive and emotional employee needs, such as greater autonomy over their work and enhanced relationships in the workplace.
The results were positive; there were new-found efficiencies, and resolution rates increased by 6%. According to Infosys, businesses can also use gamification to attract desired customers towards their brands - especially when gamification taps into an innate human need for competition and immediate rewards.
Increased Engagement: Gamification makes tasks more enjoyable and engaging, encouraging employees to become active participants.
Reference
Michaelides, S. (2023, September 12). 8 reasons gamification is more than fun and games at work. Allwork.Space. https://allwork.space/2023/09/8-reasons-gamification-is-more-than-fun-and-games-at-work/