Employee Engagement, Now with More Laughing and Less Eye-Rolling
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Because “Trust Falls” Should Stay in 1997
Employee engagement has become abuzzword, and not the fun kind. Somewhere along the line, team building turnedinto mandatory icebreakers, lukewarm bagels in the break room, and that one guytrying to get everyone excited about charades. We’ve seen the Zoom fatigue, theforced small talk, and the inboxes groaning under a dozen “required fun”calendar invites.
At Laughter On Call, we know one truth:people connect when they laugh.
That’s why we’ve built our entireemployee engagement program around humor. Real humor. Not sarcastic memos ortired corporate jokes, but live, improv-fueled connection that gets peoplesmiling, talking, and actually enjoying themselves.
Our programs are built for the people whoroll their eyes at trust falls. For teams that need to breathe a little, reseta lot, and remember they actually like working with each other. We’re not hereto perform a comedy show at your people, we’re here to laugh with them. Weinvite participation without pressure, joy without cheese, and interaction thatdoesn’t make anyone cringe into their coffee mug.
Whether your team is remote, hybrid, orall packed into one office with a questionable snack drawer, we have programsthat meet people where they are (physically and emotionally). We’ve helpedeveryone from new startups to Fortune 500s turn engagement into something humanagain. It’s not about metrics or morale scores. It’s about what happens whenyour team sees each other, really sees each other, through shared laughter.
This isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach.We customize every program based on your team’s needs, size, and energy level.Want something bold and boisterous? We’ve got it. Need something gentle to easea burned-out team back into joy? We’ll lead with empathy. Either way, nobody’sgetting voluntold to do anything weird.
So if you’re tired of the same oldslideshows, scavenger hunts, and awkward silence, welcome. You’re in the rightplace.
We’re Laughter On Call. We buildconnection through comedy, and we make employee engagement feel like somethingyour team actually wants to show up for.
Why Laughter Works
Humor breaks barriers. It’s science. Whenwe laugh, we release endorphins that reduce stress and help us feel moreconnected to the people around us. That’s not just something we read on awellness blog. It’s backed by years of research in psychology, neuroscience,and organizational development.
But more than that, laughter is ashortcut. It gets us to authenticity faster. It loosens us up, pulls us intothe moment, and makes the room (or Zoom call) feel a little safer. When peoplelaugh together, they communicate more openly. They brainstorm with less fear ofjudgment. They listen more fully. They show up.
Now apply that to the workplace. Imaginewalking into your weekly team meeting and feeling energized instead of drained.Imagine a brainstorming session where nobody is performing, everyone isparticipating, and ideas actually flow. That’s what we mean when we sayengagement through laughter.
Most employee engagement strategies focuson structure: surveys, analytics, scheduled one-on-ones. We’re not here toreplace those. We’re here to make them work better by giving people a sharedemotional experience. Our sessions make people feel seen, heard, and valued.And when that happens, all the other engagement tools you’re using? Theyfinally click.
Laughter builds rapport. It buildsculture. It builds memory. And it doesn’t require a ping-pong table or a pizzaparty to work.
What Our Employee Engagement Programs Look Like
Let’s be clear about something, we’re nothere to put on a show while everyone eats cake. Our sessions are built forengagement, not observation. That means your team will laugh together, playtogether, and connect with each other, not just with us.
Our signature approach is rooted inimprov, empathy, and flexibility. Every session is guided by a trainedfacilitator who knows how to read the room (or the screen) and create a safespace where people can participate at their own pace. Nobody gets singled out.Nobody gets embarrassed. But everybody gets involved.
We offer several types of employeeengagement experiences:
● In-person group sessions that turnboardrooms into laugh rooms. Perfect for retreats, all-hands meetings, or justa much-needed morale boost.
● Virtual sessions designed forhybrid and remote teams who want something more than another breakout roomactivity.
● Custom workshops tailored to yourgoals, whether it’s improving communication, onboarding new hires, orrecharging a tired team.
● Longer-term programs that roll outover weeks or months, giving your people tools to carry the humor andconnection forward.
And because no two companies are thesame, we adjust our content, pacing, and tone to match your team. Got ahigh-energy group that’s ready to dive in? We’ll match their momentum. Need toease into the room with a little quiet laughter first? We’ve got you. Our goalis to meet your people where they are and bring them somewhere better,together.
We’ve worked with teams at LinkedIn,Netflix, Microsoft, and countless smaller companies that wanted something real.And we’ve seen the impact. Teams that couldn’t get through a meeting withoutawkward silence start riffing like friends. Leaders rediscover how much funcollaboration can be. People start showing up early to meetings instead ofsneaking in late.
And yes, people laugh. A lot.
How to Get Started
Working with us is refreshingly simple.No lengthy intake forms. No endless scheduling loops. Just real humans ready tohelp your team feel more human too.
It starts with a short consultation.We’ll ask about your team size, your goals, your current vibe, and what kind ofsession you think would fit. If you’re not sure, we’ll help you figure it out.
From there, we design the session, matchyou with a facilitator, and send over everything you need. We handle thelogistics, tech, and flow, so you can focus on watching your team light up.
We can accommodate groups of all sizes,and we’re comfortable working across time zones, departments, and energylevels. Whether it’s five people in a conference room or fifty in a virtualgallery, our team knows how to bring the fun without making it awkward.
You’ll leave with more than a goodmemory. You’ll walk away with a team that feels stronger, happier, and a littlemore like they’re in it together.
Final Nudge
If your team has been operating ingrayscale, let’s bring back the color. If your people are burned out,disconnected, or just plain bored with the same old engagement ideas, give themsomething better.
Let’s put laughter on the agenda.
The workplace can be stressful, even inthe best of times. Projects pile up. Deadlines loom. People are jugglingresponsibilities inside and outside the office. In the middle of all that,something simple like laughter can feel like a breath of fresh air. It softensthe hard edges. It turns colleagues into collaborators. It reminds everyonethat they’re working with other real, funny, caring human beings, not justavatars or inboxes or calendar invites.
That’s why our approach works. We’re notteaching you to be comedians. We’re giving your team permission to enjoy beingtogether. When people feel comfortable enough to laugh, they’re also more opento learning, sharing, and problem-solving. Laughter builds bridges acrossdepartments, across roles, across that invisible line between leadership andstaff.
And when it comes to return oninvestment? Here’s the secret: teams that laugh together perform better. Theystick around longer. They show up for each other. They feel like they belong.And when people feel like they belong, they contribute more freely. Theyinnovate. They care.
We’ve seen it happen. A team of remoteworkers who’d never met in person laughed so hard in one of our virtualsessions that they stayed an hour afterward just to keep talking. A group ofengineers who hadn’t cracked a smile in three quarters rediscovered theircreative spark in one hour of improv-based play. A healthcare staff team whowas on the edge of burnout found release and relief in shared stories andlaughter.
You can have that too.
We know there are dozens of companiesoffering employee engagement solutions. Many promise quick wins with generictemplates and surface-level fun. But at Laughter On Call, we offer somethingdifferent. We offer something that sticks. Something people remember. Somethingthey want to do again.
Our team is made up of professionalcomedians, facilitators, and listeners. Yes, listeners. Because everything wedo starts with empathy. We listen to what your team is going through. We listento what you want to change. And then we create something that helps your peoplefeel connected, energized, and, yes, more engaged.
It’s not magic. It’s not fluff. It’ssimply the power of laughter, delivered in a way that’s accessible, inclusive,and human.
So here’s your sign. If your team hasn’tlaughed in a while, or if they have, but you want to give them even more tosmile about, it’s time to reach out. Book a call. Send a message. Fill out theform.
We’ll take care of the rest.
Let’s build a better work culturetogether. One that feels lighter, warmer, and a lot more fun. Because webelieve people do their best work when they’re laughing.
And we’re really good at helping that happen.
