"Balancing work and home life is the number one concern of employees at all levels, in Canada and the U.S." Top employees are always looking at whether they are happy or not on the job, and this determines whether they stay or leave.
             Play helps us relax and let go, not to mention it generates joy. On top of that, fun and games replenishes and refreshes our spirit and it clears the mental cobwebs that keep us from thinking clearly. Play frees us from concern and pressure, relaxing the brain and making it easier to be more inspired. Explanations that seemed so hard to pin down earlier now seem natural in the center of play. Studies show, "If you want to attract and keep talent, you need to have a fun, challenging and creative workplace environment." A little playtime can be very beneficial when trying to generate a happy work crew.
             The book "Banana Time," by Donald F. Roy, is a great example of how play in the work place not only helps to pass the time but also lightens the mood of the room. Banana Time describes Roy's experience working in a garment factory in Chicago. The paper des
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