The development of technology such as the internet, smartphones and online gaming has significantly changed our lives. Now it seems that the generation who grew up with powerful consoles and sophisticated, multi-player, role-playing games is having an impact upon how businesses manage and develop their employees through gamification.
If you think that’s a bit far-fetched, consider the concept of game playing. It’s been around a lot longer than Angry Birds and World of Warcraft, and many managers and business people believe that game playing and office politics happen around them all of the time!
And game playing has many uses in the management, development and engagement of employees. For example, games can be so engaging that they bring out a range of qualities in those who play them, including desires to achieve, compete and work with others (as many games these days can be played online in teams).
These are qualities that companies value in their employees so it makes sense to encourage their continuance in the workplace through appropriate triggers and settings. Here are some suggestions on tactics that businesses can employ to produce results.
