JOURNAL ARTICLE

Why Gaming Is Good for the Workplace: Research shows that video games can help build employees' cognitive, social, and emotional skills. It's time to end the stigma against them.

  • Published In: Harvard Business Review Digital Articles, 2024. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Olsen, Jesse 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the positive impact of video games on employees' cognitive, social, and emotional skills in the workplace. It challenges the stigma against gaming and highlights the benefits it can bring to organizations. The article also mentions that tabletop roleplaying games, such as Dungeons and Dragons, promote social interaction, creativity, teamwork, empathy, and other capabilities that are beneficial for the workforce. It suggests that managers should be more inclusive of gamers in the workplace by asking about their gaming experience, normalizing gaming conversations, and leading by example. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Harvard Business Review Digital Articles. 2024/10, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Music
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:180243716
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