For many businesses, Christmas can be the busiest time of the year, so it’s important to keep your staff feeling motivated during this time. It’s also true that your employees might wish they were elsewhere during this time, like buying last-minute gifts, ice skating, or making festive memories with their loved ones. It’s important to do your bit and make the office a happy and festive place to be.
Decorate the office
One of the easiest things you can do is decorate the office. Add twinkling lights, a Christmas tree, and some festive scents like cinnamon and cranberry. You can allow staff to take some time out of their working day to help with the decorating or allow them to decorate their desk however they choose. You could even add a little festive rivalry and give out a prize for the most festive desk! Taking time out of the working day may feel counterproductive, but if your staff feel happy, they’ll be more motivated and productive.
Secret Santa
Secret Santa is a great way to engage your staff in some festive fun. The more people that join in, the better though it’s important to let people choose for themselves if they want to take part or not. Next, you should set a spending limit. The lower, the better, as it means your employees don’t have to spend too much of their hard-earned cash, and they can get creative with what they buy. This is a great way to boost morale and bring people together. It may get people chatting who’ve never even met before!
A parcel delivery system
Christmas s the perfect time to introduce parcel delivery management into your office building. Gift giving is an incredibly important part of the holiday season for many people. Yet, those who work long hours in office buildings can often struggle to find the time to do Christmas shopping or get parcels delivered. A parcel locker is a perfect solution. Your employees can order gifts straight to work, and they’ll be notified once they can retrieve their packages contact-free at their convenience from the smart lockers. It’ll help boost morale and reduce Christmas shopping stress.
A Christmas party
Endeavor to end the year on a high with a fun-filled Christmas party. Make sure there’s plenty of food, drinks, and festive cheer. You could even opt for a less traditional Christmas party and hire out some karaoke rooms or take everyone to laser tag. When throwing a Christmas party, you should ensure it’s inclusive for everyone! Don’t forget to invite any interns or home workers!
Gift them a bonus!
If you’ve had a successful business year, it’s a nice touch to give your employees a bonus. It can be an increase in wages, some extra cash, or even a gift card. Just something to let them know they’re appreciated all year round. Christmas can be a stressful time of the year for people money-wise, so easing the burden is sure to keep morale high right into the new year!
