We have a committee at work that organizes events to boost employee moral....?

Question

I am on the committee and we often run out of things to do. These need to be things we can do at work and dont cost a whole lot of money. Any ideas?

Answer 1

Depending on the size of your department or office, here are some fun things we do at my office:

-Individual b-day parties including cake and a small card and/or flowers. Everyone chips in 5 bucks and it's a fun way to get together for an hour that's not work related.

-Family day/company picnic (during the work week! no one is going to show on a Saturday) - Can be as easy as a trip to the beach or a local amusement park/water park. Make it a potluck picnic and there's no catering needed.

-We have a social hour/happy hour one Friday a month where from 4:00-5:00 we have finger foods and refreshments just to mingle. Again, potluck is fun and cheap.

-Cards and a small gift to celebrate anniversaries with the company.

-Christmas party either in the office or at a function hall/restaurant.

-Weekly raffles to give away tickets to the movies/concert/ball game/zoo etc...Or something as small as a desk plant.

Answer 2

Depending on your group and your corporate culture, there are a lot of fun activities that you can do that don't cost a lot of money:

Theatre or Improv Games: think Who's Line is it Anyway? These build trust, let people relax and lower some barriers they might have at work. Very energizing for a group.

Theme Potlucks/BBQ's: Depending on the size of your group, split them into 2-3 teams. Have each team host the most creative potluck/bbq. Encourage competition by having some sort of prize for the most unique, best tasting or most original cuisine.

Metro Orienteering: Get some cheap compasses for your group. Set out a scavenger hunt for teams to go on using landmarks and compass readings. You can do a lot of fun things with this especially if your office is in a downtown location.

Teambuilding activities: There are a ton of resources to help you find all sorts of activities that take from 15 minutes to 4 hours that are specifically targeted for workgroups. One book that I recommend is The Big Book of Business Games. If you do a search for Teambuilding Games, you'll find a ton of stuff out there. You'll know your group dynamics/size better than I do, so you'll know what games will be the best.

The most important thing is that money usually isn't important when it comes to building moral and teamwork. I've organized some large events with huge budgets and some with no cash available. Both have been equally successful. Be creative and have fun!

Answer 3

You could start a secret pal program....like a secret Santa but without the Christmas theme.

Do you have departments or teams? Set up a friendly competition or activity to build team relationships.

Company colors, everyone wear the colors on a certain day, for example, then go out somewhere for lunch together, in a show of solidarity, and you will turn heads!

.... or a lunchtime cookoff...everyone bring a dish and pick a favorite.

Have a "pay it forward" day, where everyone is encouraged to do something nice for someone else and pass it on. Management could kick it off by serving breakfast to everyone, for example.

Good luck and have fun!
KK

Answer 4

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Answer 5

I think that there are a couple of books at the book store on this subject. How about everyone going to a baseball game or amusement park on the same day?

Answer 6

It really depends on the types of things you have done in the past... I think telling your employees that they are valued is a good thing... Verbal communication is cheap... Recognizing those in accomplishments, picnics, or a free lunch catered or coupon....

Good luck

Answer 7

Hide and Seek with a prize for the last person found.
Jumble Sale indoors, also raises money for the next event.
Non uniform day.