Owler, K2014-11-212014-11-2120122012New Zealand Journal of Human Resource Management, vol.12(1), pp.22 - 33https://hdl.handle.net/10292/7967This paper examines the multiple meanings and differing value that employees attach to ‘fun atwork’ in a large call-centre. It utilises a phenomenological methodology to identify four components offun at work: (1) ‘doing’ something exciting (2) a light-hearted expression of self (3) positive collegial relationships (4) best balanced with other rewards. The research findings have implications forindividuals, human resource practitioners and managers who seek to make the most of a phenomenon that fascinates so many and seems to offer important organisational benefits.Authors retain the right to place his/her publication version of the work on a personal website or institutional repository for non commercial purposes. The definitive version was published in (see Citation). The original publication is available at (see Publisher’s Version).Fun at workWorkplace friendshipsOrganisational cultureIdentityHealthy workplacesJournal ArticleOpenAccess