Work wins are usually measured in the ability to foster collaboration, beat goals, close deals, exceed standards, crush numbers, gain allies, and command respect. But once a year – usually on April 1st – work wins are measured in the ability to foster secrecy, serve up surprise, invoke laughter, and maybe even inspire some sweet revenge. This year, April 1st is a Saturday, so we say: celebrate on Friday, March 31st. Unsuspecting colleagues will be that much more likely to be surprised, so set your calendar reminder now!
Whether your team is coming together to engineer a large-scale gag or pull off a simple trick or two, that exercise in camaraderie will serve to boost morale, build teamwork, and provide some much-needed comedic relief.
There are tons of ideas for workplace April Fool’s pranks all over the internet, but we’ve gathered a curated list – if you will – for connoisseurs. These 7 fresh tricks hit the sweet spot between creative and easy-to-pull off. After all, the stapler-in-Jello routine is so last year – and it’s far too much work to encase an entire workstation in plastic, foil or wrapping paper.
1.) Laugh-till-you-cry over spilled milk...
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2.) Hey, everyone! Donuts in the kitchen – dig in!
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3.) Work fridge is watching you! Hands off my almond milk...
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4.) Sit down like you mean it! The next manifestation of “leaning in”?
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5.) Who wouldn’t want to attend THIS meeting?!
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6.) Finally a winning reason for hoarding supply-room Post-its!
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7.) So awkward when you really have to go...
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Did we miss any favorites? Please weigh in on your best office April Fool’s day antics!
