Some Employee Engagement Activities that can be tried at work to break from your regular routine.Trying to have some fun at work can go a long way....And An "Engaged Employee" is the one who is fully absorbed by and enthusiastic about their work and so takes positive action to further the organisation's reputation and interests.
Employee Engagement Activities are very essential because :
These are my learnings from the places I have worked at.
So lets see what can be done to Engage Employees at Work!!!
1) Having Innovative Ideas that create the future - Ask Employees for their Ideas, Suggestions.Make them feel that their suggestions are valuable. Have a suggestion box/online portal where they can share their views,ideas and award the best suggestions (process related/product related/Admin/Facilities etc)
2)Have Problem Solving/Brainstorming sessions where you can discuss the current problems you are facing.
3)Encourage Learning - Have Train the trainer programs, online learning programs.If an employee is good in something that can add value to your team's performance encourage him and help him present it across to the team.Have training sessions/programs that can build your skills.
4)Sharing Knowledge - Implement a mentorship program where a senior member can train the new hire, or the new member can buddy with them. Give the senior member additional responsibility it will not only motivate them but will also make them feel more valuable.
5)Have Team Photos on a wall in your bay or around the office. This could be (group photos, selfies, events celebrated photos,funny photos etc).
6)Celebrate Achievements through Rewards and Recognition. E.g Star of the Month,Quarter, Team of the Year etc.
7)Celebrate people - For Birthday's have a cake ordered and celebrate with your employee or a simple Bouquet/Birthday card can be given. An internal communication can be sent via email regarding a birthday, promotion or even welcoming the New Joiners. Some company's also give a Welcome Gift (Water Bottle,Pen,Coffee Mug etc).
8)Create your own Internal Magazine - Share articles,photographs,opportunities (internal job postings),Best performers, top achievers etc).
9)Get Social - Go out with your teams may be for a Picnic or for lunch/dinner or even to an Ice cream Parlour/Pastry Outlet.
10)Pot Lunch - The entire team participates in the pot lunch and a great team bonding activity.
11)Encourage Volunteering for a good cause/charity etc.(Blood Donation camps etc)
12)Have some In-house Games like Housie, Chess, Jenga.
13)For Book Lovers you can have an In-house Library.
14)Health and Wellness programs - Having a Gym in office or arranging for Gym membership for employees at a discounted rate,having Health conscious meals,yoga or meditation activities etc.
15)Celebrating Festivals- Invite Employees to be a part of the Celebration preparations like Decor, Menu planning etc.There is no harm in taking suggestions.
16)Themed Days - Have themed days they can help have a lot of fun at work. The most common one now a days followed by all is "TGIF".
Some examples of Themed days: Twin Day, Colour theme day - Where you are supposed to dress in the same colour.
But these are the regular ones what else can you do :
a)Cricket Fever Day- We have lots of Cricket Lovers out there and this would be something really great to do especially when India is playing.(Conduct a poll, Have a Dress Code). Television sets are installed in Cafeterria's /Break Zones so that people can watch the match.
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b)Nail Art Activity
c)Tarrot Reading Activity - For more info you can email (lizforyou123@yahoo.co.in)
d)Best Dressed Employee Male/Female.
e)Halloween Day
f)Radio Mirchi Day - Dedicate a song to your team/manager and the song can be played.
g)Pizza Day - Offer Pizza's to employees at discounted rates.
h)Biryani Day - Have Biryani on the Menu for Employees.
i) Chocolate Making day- This could be done either by gifting Chocolates to employees or simply having a fun activity where employees can make their own chocolate.An indoor activity that would be loved by all as Chocolate is something no one can resist.To Know how and for more info regarding this option.Email (lizforyou123@yahoo.co.in)
j)During Festivals Team Decorations and Best Bay award.
k)Movie Time- Organise movie tickets for your employees.
17)A Karaoke Singing Activity or a Dance Activity for Dance Lovers with some music.
18)Organise Quiz's. Get to know what your employees are passionate about.
19)Demonstrate Care for your employees.It is very important for you to find out what is it that your employees are not happy about.
20)Employee Survey - Send employee surveys to get honest feedback.
These few tips will help you create a work place that is Fun... So Why not start by "Doing the Right Things Excellently".
But Just Make sure that whenever you have a " Fun at Work Activity" everyone is involved in it and not just a few.....
Don't Forget to Comment which Idea you liked the most and you would like to try at your work place.
Employee Engagement Activities are very essential because :
Happy Employees --- Happy Customers --- Happy Stakeholders
These are my learnings from the places I have worked at.
So lets see what can be done to Engage Employees at Work!!!
1) Having Innovative Ideas that create the future - Ask Employees for their Ideas, Suggestions.Make them feel that their suggestions are valuable. Have a suggestion box/online portal where they can share their views,ideas and award the best suggestions (process related/product related/Admin/Facilities etc)
2)Have Problem Solving/Brainstorming sessions where you can discuss the current problems you are facing.
3)Encourage Learning - Have Train the trainer programs, online learning programs.If an employee is good in something that can add value to your team's performance encourage him and help him present it across to the team.Have training sessions/programs that can build your skills.
4)Sharing Knowledge - Implement a mentorship program where a senior member can train the new hire, or the new member can buddy with them. Give the senior member additional responsibility it will not only motivate them but will also make them feel more valuable.
5)Have Team Photos on a wall in your bay or around the office. This could be (group photos, selfies, events celebrated photos,funny photos etc).
6)Celebrate Achievements through Rewards and Recognition. E.g Star of the Month,Quarter, Team of the Year etc.
7)Celebrate people - For Birthday's have a cake ordered and celebrate with your employee or a simple Bouquet/Birthday card can be given. An internal communication can be sent via email regarding a birthday, promotion or even welcoming the New Joiners. Some company's also give a Welcome Gift (Water Bottle,Pen,Coffee Mug etc).
8)Create your own Internal Magazine - Share articles,photographs,opportunities (internal job postings),Best performers, top achievers etc).
10)Pot Lunch - The entire team participates in the pot lunch and a great team bonding activity.
11)Encourage Volunteering for a good cause/charity etc.(Blood Donation camps etc)
12)Have some In-house Games like Housie, Chess, Jenga.
13)For Book Lovers you can have an In-house Library.
14)Health and Wellness programs - Having a Gym in office or arranging for Gym membership for employees at a discounted rate,having Health conscious meals,yoga or meditation activities etc.
15)Celebrating Festivals- Invite Employees to be a part of the Celebration preparations like Decor, Menu planning etc.There is no harm in taking suggestions.
16)Themed Days - Have themed days they can help have a lot of fun at work. The most common one now a days followed by all is "TGIF".
Some examples of Themed days: Twin Day, Colour theme day - Where you are supposed to dress in the same colour.
But these are the regular ones what else can you do :
a)Cricket Fever Day- We have lots of Cricket Lovers out there and this would be something really great to do especially when India is playing.(Conduct a poll, Have a Dress Code). Television sets are installed in Cafeterria's /Break Zones so that people can watch the match.
.
b)Nail Art Activity
c)Tarrot Reading Activity - For more info you can email (lizforyou123@yahoo.co.in)
d)Best Dressed Employee Male/Female.
e)Halloween Day
f)Radio Mirchi Day - Dedicate a song to your team/manager and the song can be played.
g)Pizza Day - Offer Pizza's to employees at discounted rates.
h)Biryani Day - Have Biryani on the Menu for Employees.
i) Chocolate Making day- This could be done either by gifting Chocolates to employees or simply having a fun activity where employees can make their own chocolate.An indoor activity that would be loved by all as Chocolate is something no one can resist.To Know how and for more info regarding this option.Email (lizforyou123@yahoo.co.in)
j)During Festivals Team Decorations and Best Bay award.
k)Movie Time- Organise movie tickets for your employees.
17)A Karaoke Singing Activity or a Dance Activity for Dance Lovers with some music.
18)Organise Quiz's. Get to know what your employees are passionate about.
19)Demonstrate Care for your employees.It is very important for you to find out what is it that your employees are not happy about.
20)Employee Survey - Send employee surveys to get honest feedback.
These few tips will help you create a work place that is Fun... So Why not start by "Doing the Right Things Excellently".
But Just Make sure that whenever you have a " Fun at Work Activity" everyone is involved in it and not just a few.....
Don't Forget to Comment which Idea you liked the most and you would like to try at your work place.
