What is your policy on Nerf Guns being used at work?

Hi Angela,

I had to google this one! I'd love to know why you are asking, but off the top of my head my response would depend on the context - is it a one-off or ongoing thing, and what's the environment like? Do clients visit? I'd consider if the purpose of introducing them (and perceived benefits) outweighed the following risks/drawbacks:

- distracting to those working (at best annoying, at worst, adversely impacting productivity)
- appears unprofessional to staff and visitors
- potentially harmful (what if fired into someone's eye?). Having never used one, I'm not sure about the extent to which this is a concern...
- sends a message to staff that playing around at work is ok (again, depends on whether this is a one off or not...and also on your cultural context)

Personally, I can imagine a place for them at a one-off fun event, but other than that it sounds like quite an annoying prospect!

Laura

I just shared your question with a friend and it seems they have one in his office! His reaction was 'it's going to take someone's eye out one day'. He works in media.

I just shared your question with a friend and it seems they have one in his office! His reaction was 'it's going to take someone's eye out one day'. He works in media.