How Recreational Time Can Boost Productivity at Work 

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A workplace can become incredibly monotonous incredibly quickly. Sitting behind a desk for eight or nine hours during the day, five days a week can wear a person down. It’s almost as if full-time employees have become accustomed to this unbearable repetitive cycle. In time, however, this begins to wear down on the employee’s morale. A great way to break out from the monotony is by implementing daily recreation time wherein employees can play sports or go for a short walk for 10-15 minutes, every day. There’s always an afternoon slump that manifests when we start to digest our food, right when the length of the day starts to wear on our mind. This is the perfect time to break the cycle and stand up from the desk, at least briefly. 

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Not only is recreational time a great way to clear the mind when exhaustion begins to creep in, but it’s also something your employees will be able to look forward to during the day! Of course, we all enter certain grooves or routines when working so it’s completely normal for a handful of employees to choose to stay working, instead of participating in rec time. If this occurs, don’t fret! Rec time may not be for everyone but having the option available is great and can help your employees work better than if the option wasn’t available in the first place!

Proud to Be a Cool Workplace

Recreational time doesn’t have to be during office hours. Lunchtime is a great time to plan activities with the entire workforce. Something as simple as playing video games can boost morale among employees, even creating friendships and comraderies! Then, when your employees talk about what they get to do at work to their friends, their friends will ask about their workplace. Usually, workplaces are strict and monotonous but by giving your employees a little bit of freedom, you can reap the rewards!

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Angele
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Angele

Born and raised in Senegal, West Africa, my love for diverse cultures and adventure led me to the U.S. 16 years ago. From kickstarting my college journey at Harrisburg Community College in Pennsylvania to earning my Bachelor’s in Communication Studies with a minor in Public Relations and a Master’s in Marketing Intelligence at Towson University in Maryland, it’s been a fun ride!

Now, picture this: an avid chatterbox with an outgoing personality – that’s me! AGI turned out to be the perfect match, where I blend my creativity with strategic expertise, crafting campaigns that contribute to the success of diverse industries. It’s not just about elevating one business; it’s about orchestrating success across various fields.

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Jess

After growing up in the Finger Lakes region of upstate NY (Garbage Plate region) and being an artsy athlete at school, I went to college for Graphic Design and to play lacrosse. After graduating from RIT I’ve moved everywhere – Oklahoma, Texas, Cali, Nevada, and back home to New York. I’ve always loved exploring new places, but the Finger Lakes is where I want to settle down – there is truly no place like it. 

Working in digital marketing gives you that new place mindset – it’s always changing, and I’ve loved this job because of that. I love celebrating the wins with employees and client success.

Jim
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Jim

I spent half of my childhood growing up in Nashville and the second half in Chicago. Right out of high school, I joined the Army where I learned a lot about growth. I got out of the Army in 1997 and started my own company that became AGI Marketing. We began as a graphics and vehicle wrap company, but as I saw the world start to shift to digital and the need to be online, we transformed into a digital agency. 

We have grown considerably since that shift. I am obsessed with growth – for my staff, family, the company, and myself, and we love being able to help businesses grow. Outside of the office, I have five children, three grandchildren, and a wonderful wife. I am very involved in my Christian church and enjoy traveling!

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