Imagine this: two fresh-faced graduates 👩‍💻👩‍💻 inject a dose of excitement into your tech team, transforming the quest for workplace bliss into a thrilling adventure! 🚀

Our journey kicked off with a team retrospective, echoing the universal truth that safety thrives on deeper connections 🤝. As we brainstormed ways to bridge the familiarity gap, unexpected heroes emerged – "breaks" and "play." 🤔

What unfolded next? Monthly lunches seamlessly morphed into playdates 🎮, and a weekly playtime 📅 became the norm. I'll admit, I had a smidge of worry about an overdose of play 😅 – a rare concern in the serious world of tech. But fear not! This whimsical journey, backed by science, unravels why play is more than just child's play at the office. 🎉

In this lighthearted talk, we'll navigate the story of rethinking "play" and "breaks." Experimentation meets science. Spoiler alert: It's not just about fun; it's about forging a winning team. Join the conversation to explore why breaks aren't for slackers; they're the power-ups for tech teams aiming for victory! 💻🏆