Office Fantasy Sports Leagues Good for Company Culture, New Survey Reveals

Businesses are always looking for ways to cultivate the culture of their company with the goal of improving the overall performance of the organization. A new survey from Kimble Applications looks at how fantasy sports leagues can have a positive impact in that endeavor. In the survey, more than half or 54% said sport related activities have a positive effect on company culture. Another 42.5% were neutral on the matter, while only 3.5% said it was negative. Even though this type of activity is ideal to bring the workforce of large organizations with many teams together, it is just as effective for small businesses with few employees. This is especially important as remote workers continue to make up a larger percentage of businesses. The Kimble Applications report pointed out this particular scenario and how the implementation of sports activities in the workplace can be beneficial. The report said, “These betting games, typically played for small stakes can be ‘an ice-breaker,’ helping to engage teams who may not be in the same place geographically.”