A workplace is a place where you spend almost half of your day so it should be a place where you will go, not a place where you avoid going. You definitely want employees who are excited to come to work and always ready to contribute. Happy employees are the best employees as they are more engaging and productive at the same time. But itâs not on you to create an environment, itâs your leaders responsibility. There are a host of activities that can boost motivation and encourage workplace happiness. In this article youâll learn about the importance and activities that can help you to boost your workplace happiness..
1. Workplace partiesÂ
In order to create a healthy environment companies should throw parties annually to celebrate another year of business. This can make people feel as if they are a valued part of the organisation. It makes them understand their part in the company. Also give awards or certificates in this celebration so that they improve themselves. These awards and certificates can also encourage them to perform better. Recognition on the stage will be beneficial for the company.
2. Coffee break initiativesÂ
Coffee has always been a simple yet effective way for employees to re-energise themselves during a hectic workday. These short breaks of 15 – 20 minutes can be a lifeline to build relationships with their colleagues. It will also help them to cheer their mood during office hours. Set up a dedicated coffee corner or lounge in the workplace where employees can gather during their breaks. Regular coffee breaks can play a pivotal role in enhancing employee facilitating organic discussions and boosting overall morale.
3. Training Day
Training has a reputation for being boring. Well they often are boring but it couldnât be boring if you are able to bring in a special speaker for a truly interesting and playful training session. Youâll be able to engage with employees and teach them something new in this way. It will be a great idea for the company and employees. You can use this opportunity to bring someone in to teach you all how to be more involved and find the ideas that work best for the team. You can also evolve yourself as the time passes new ways or techniques invented to make your work easy and creative, these training days can make you learn about those new ways to work.
4. Team-building activitiesÂ
Such activities, especially outside of the office are something that employees love to do. Bowling, football, go-kart racing, Laser tag and trampoline games are good options. These types of activities will facilitate bonding outside of the workplace and give employees common ground. The motive of these activities is to just get people together to have some fun without the stress of work hanging over them. No need to overthink about it. Get yourself out, try these and see how it goes.
5. Wellness programs
Once employees start thinking that their company in which they are working cares for them, they will have a soft spot for the company which is important then they consider company work as their own work.
It is an excellent idea to show employees that their company values their health and wellness. It is a great way to increase engagement. Offer them to go yoga classes or gym at discounted prices. Exercising will keep them happy and relaxed. Bring in a mindfulness coach to do a workshop and guide meditation.
6. Festival celebrationÂ
Whether it is a national or religious festival, arrange a party for the employees. They usually celebrate it with their family and friends, when they celebrate it in their workplace it makes them feel at home. Encourage everyone to come to the office dressed up in the traditional outfits. They can sing songs, dance in groups and play enjoyable games together.
7. Office cook-off
Get employees competitive with a yearly cook-off where everyone competes for the title of âBest Cookâ. Divide employees into five teams and watch each team battle it out for the first prize. Team members can also battle among themselves for individual titles such as âBeat Team Playerâ.
An event like this will foster teamwork and team-building, and everyone will have fun by tasting each otherâs dishes.
8. Pranks and Jokes
Encouraging employees to find creative ways to prank each other as it will create a challenging and fun environment. Just make sure that employees know that the management will not tolerate injuries or destruction to company property. There should be no fight in the office premises. When pranks are done in a friendly and harmless manner, pranking can do great to bond people together. April fool day will be the perfect day for this.
9. Special days
Special days such as âBring your pet to work dayâ, âPajamas partyâ, “Bring your child dayâ, âNo formalâ and âZero Dayâ can change the momentum and give employees something to look forward to. This can engage and excite all employees. You can even run surveys which day people want spontaneously.
10. Barbecue and picnics
After being cooped up indoors during the winter season. All they need is hosting a barbecue or picnic. When the weather starts to get better it is a great way to help employees feel refreshed and appreciated. After all, nobody wants to be stuck indoors but they have to be indoors due to the weather. They will take advantage of that feeling by going outside and having a fun meal together. With the right HR software, companies can efficiently plan such team-building activities, ensuring seamless coordination.
They can even go out for a picnic, there they will play games such as badminton, passing the parcel games will make them feel happy. They can have snacks together.
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