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Introduction to Side Quests

The secret to keeping employees involves giving them the freedom to take breaks, in addition to better pay or perks.

Activities like yoga, journaling, or listening to a podcast can become valuable components of the workday, promoting staff retention and wellbeing.

What are Side Quests?

In video games, a side quest is an additional undertaking that branches off from the main mission or storyline.

Recently, the term has gained traction on social media as a way to describe brief, intentional breaks from one’s main work tasks.

Side Quests in the Workplace

In the workplace, side quests might look like a quick walk or a creative brainstorming session.

Author summary: Side quests improve staff retention and wellbeing.

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Raconteur Raconteur — 2025-10-28

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