The social networking platform has released three thinking-oriented games that would help users enhance their focus as well as forge better connections.
LinkedIn, the world’s most popular business and employment-focused social networking site, has come up with a unique way to allow professionals to take an instant break, and unwind their minds. The platform has introduced games that offer daily workouts with mind-boosting exercises and an innovative way to forge new connections.
Crossclimb, Pinpoint, and Queens are the three games introduced by LinkedIn News on May 1. The latest offerings are a set of thinking-oriented games through which thousands of professionals will get an opportunity to improve their skills and put their abilities such as concentration, attention, and mental flexibility to the test. LinkedIn has cited a recent Harvard Business Review which claimed that frequent breaks can not only improve one’s well-being but also boost productivity.
“Research highlights the importance of taking regular breaks during the working day, as well as the cognitive benefits of doing daily puzzles. That’s why we’re excited to launch a series of thinking-orientated games aimed at busy professionals to encourage them to take a moment out of their day and boost their minds. The games will also spark professional conversations, giving our members the opportunity to connect and engage with each other which is something we know they value,” said Pooja Chhabria, Head of Editorial, APAC.
The platform said that LinkedIn users will be able to play the games once every day by visiting the News Hub which appears on the LinkedIn main screen or from the My Network tab. Users will also be able to see other connections who have played the game and see their scores, as well as company leaderboards.
Along similar lines, LinkedIn News India also conducted a poll to find out what Indian professionals think about the effectiveness of solving word games and puzzles at work. The poll got a total of 1,313 votes, out of which 72 per cent of members agreed that word games and puzzles are a great mental exercise. While 11 per cent agreed that it’s a great way to break ice with co-workers, 13 per cent said that they have never tried but would love to.
Source:indianexpress.com