Talk about recharging your batteries at work. I think we’ve found the solution to low productivity in the office. Jimmy Kimmel gives us a great piece hear that reminds us why he has the best late night talk show (especially now that Conan is off the air). He gets enough leeway, has an edgy sense of humor, and knows what his audience wants. What they want is casual sex.

Although the idea is a joke, it would be an interesting concept if you think about it? How many offices are full of sexual tension that never gets released? Doesn’t that actually get in the way, and wouldn’t acting on it loosen things up and let people focus more? I know it sounds silly, but it goes back to the issue of why so many workplaces frown on or even forbid relationships between coworkers.

Sure, there are times when feelings get hurt and it can have a lasting effect on the office. However, there are plenty of situations where these strict rules make the work environment more difficult as well. Think Jim & Pam in The Office before they got together.

With fewer rules on sex between coworkers, workplaces would catch up to modern times and allow employees to maintain a high morale. At the very least, give us one day a week as Jimmy Kimmel suggests here. It sure as hell beats a Hawaiian shirt and jeans!

When you think of places to look for a casual hook up, a list of websites and bars probably come to mind. The last place you would think to check is with the government, but in Singapore, that is exactly what is happening. The government there developed the Social Development Unit (SDU), basically, to promote baby-making!

With the country facing low birth rates from natives and an influx of foreigners, the government has sought to increase the birth rate of the domestic population. The SDU was created in response, and it provides online dating services, hosts social mixers, and even puts together speed dating events.

The public reaction, however, has been a bit mixed. Many young folks look at it as too much paternalistic involvement by the government. Opponents say they do not need the government to find partners. A common joke goes that the agency name really stands for Single, Desperate, and Ugly, based on the selection offered by their services.

It is a fascinating concept either way, if you think about it. The government is actually committing resources and tax dollars to help people hook up! With a little bit of improvement to the system, the people of Singapore could be looking at some true government “benefits”.