We all miss Diwali and Christmas celebrations at the office, don’t we? From festooning the workspace with fairy lights to setting up a photobooth, the HR team tries to keep the festive spirit alive. However, work from home employee engagement for Diwali and Christmas could be a little tricky.
This article illustrates a few work from home employee engagement activities for the festive season 2021.
Get Festive Ready
Ask your employees to be dressed to the nines on the big day. You could also decide a theme related to the festival. Request them to shoot videos, boomerangs, and Instagram reels. You can stitch these videos into one using any editing software and share it on your social media handles. Let your followers know how your company had a fun-filled festive celebration.
Host a Gift Exchange over a Video Call
Gift exchange is a popular way of celebrating festivals. So, why let coronavirus ruin this lovely tradition? Encourage your employees to exchange gifts through courier or e-commerce websites. However, set a deadline and a limit on the price for the gifts.
Like Secret Santa, give each employee the name of the co-worker for gift exchange. On the big day, ask your team to gather on Google Meets or Zoom call to unbox their gifts in turns.
Hold a Virtual Talent Hunt Show
Along with corporate skills, every employee has a hidden talent like singing, playing guitar, storytelling, and more. Let your employees steal the show with their inner prowess. However, ensure that you hoot for every teammate who gathers the courage to take a plunge. Also, it is advisable to keep participation optional.
Play Online Games
Thanks to the pandemic, online games have gained immense popularity amongst young adults. Corporate employees finally have the chance to make time for their gaming fandom. But did you know this could be an amazing way to spur employee engagement? Games like Ludo, Tambola, UNO, Pictionary, Counter Strike, and FIFA, will enable your team have a great time catching up with their co-workers.
A Token of Appreciation
No employee secretly hates being recognised. In fact, it motivates them to hone their skills and add value to the organisation. Moreover, when appreciated during festivities, it takes you to the seventh heaven. Now, there are multiple ways of offering a token of appreciation. You could post a video lauding each team for their relentless effort, especially when a virus has taken the world by a storm. You could also send in gifts with a note expressing how each teammate plays a critical role in the success of your organisation.
Yes, festivities might feel different, but who says it cannot be fun? At ExtraMile, we help organisations with work from home employee engagement activities. From Diwali to Christmas employee engagement ideas, we’ve got you covered with games and sessions that can foster team building.