Reasons Why Office Festivities can boost Employee Engagement
Festivals are important for any company. Everyone wants to get their employee engaged and motivated at work – and the ideal time to see this happen is during festive celebrations at the workplace! Improving this experience is the key to a happier, engaged workplace.
Festive engagement shaping the corporate culture
India is a country that loves its festivals and this sentiment extends to the workplace as well. We’re obsessed with the celebration of and for employees – because we feel it’s what can improve the corporate culture today. And why not create an environment that celebrates these values at the workplace? An office filled with glory, lively and cheerful air of festivity is probably just what your workforce needs to lift their spirits. That’s what makes festive celebrations something everyone looks forward to.
Nowadays, festivals have become a big part of the office. Let’s take Diwali for instance; earlier a small puja, party or potluck cut the deal but today, it’s something everyone looks forward to. They’re assured of a big bang celebration organized by the HR – be it activities to engage them, rewards, gifts, discounts or benefits.
Why is it so important for employee engagement?
- The much-needed break from a monotonous work schedule
- Your employees get to know each other better
- Festive vibes uplift the mood and morale of employees
- Giving your teams an opportunity to bond over happiness
- No better time to make your newbies feel welcomed!
- Spreading happiness and benefiting from a hidden talent hunt
So, what’s trending? – The best in Festive Celebrations at work
If you’re looking to give your employees a ‘festive high’, look no further because these top selling activities are sure to win out your crowd in office!
On-the-floor Festive Engagements
- An Amazing Race is the best way to get your teams on their toes to celebrate
- Festive themed team building activities bring out the best in your employees
- Flash mobs or décor competitions with a twist are ideal for pre engagement
- A mela in office to brighten a regular work day is a top pick during Navratri, Holi or Diwali!
- Building empathy with CSR driven engagements to engage in true festive fervour
Digital Festive Engagement
- Festive UNO or Card-a-thon connecting your workforce in a fun game testing friendship
- Online Tambola or Bingo is a festive favourite and old charm with (digital) tickets for all
- Pictionary brings art and cheer to your workplace on a festive day to lift the mood!
Welcoming all colours
Festive celebrations at the workplace are very welcome in today’s day and age. This is primarily because they provide a respite from the monotony. Let’s face it; the office does tend to get routine at times. You need that dash of fun and colour – festivals give you that. It gives the employees something to look forward to.
Be it Navratri, Onam, Christmas or even St. Patrick’s Day or Halloween, celebrating diverse festival days at work builds an INCLUSIVE work culture. Every organization aims at being more people-focused and this can be reflected in their ways of celebration. They’re open to allocate budgets, handsome or pocket-friendly, to celebrate events of all cultures and religions.
Breaking barriers with festive cheer
A festive party or event at work is one of the few occasions when people let their guard down and are willing to mingle. The entire mood is light and laidback, perfect for the informal atmosphere the HRs strive to achieve to foster bonding and communication. These celebrations help break existing hierarchies and boundaries. You can simply go up to the CEO and wish him! It is a perfect networking opportunity by striking up a conversation.
At most workplaces, employees rarely get an opportunity to interact with colleagues from other departments. Festive occasions allow that as well. A digital platform like Diwali card-a-thon brings your entire workforce together in a fun, quick game of UNO! Or even a common CSR engagement activity to stir conversations across offices – like an artful Painting of Soles for Souls – for all colleagues to participate in could help in building empathy and celebrating the true festive spirit.
DIY Festive Celebrations at work
If you’re looking to give your employees a ‘big bang’ celebration, even in this market slowdown, here are some fun activities you can do yourself for them. Spread happiness and warmth at the workplace with these simple, yet effective ideas at work:
- Select a theme: It could be based on the 9 colours of Navratri, or even the 9 avatars of Goddess Durga
- Pre-festive buzz: Create an environment of festive fun with the all-time favorites of Antakshari, dumb charades or Pictionary
- You’ve Got Talent: Give your employees a platform to showcase their talent in a fun, traditional format
- Eco-friendly decor: Engages your employees in an upcycling workshop and your office looks pretty too! Win-win!
- Digital DIY Navrang: A photo contest to reward the ones who follow the colours of Navratri in their attire each day
- Musical chair dandiya: The music plays, the dance is on; Music stops, partners switch! What FUN!
- Garbo Dance off: Bring on the garba tunes and watch your employees enjoy a dance off
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