As the saying goes, By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. So if you want 100% output and productivity results from your employees, prepare some employee engagement games & activities for them.
Now, there are many questions in your mind. Like, what represents an engaged employee? What are employee engagement activities? How HRs can be engaged employees?
Don’t worry! We are here to help you with all these questions.
In this article, we will guide you step by step & provided you HR employee engagement calendar that will help you.
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What are employee engagement activities?
Employee engagement is an HR Concept that represents the level of enthusiasm and dedication of employees towards their jobs. In the same way, employee engagement activities are the activities that are organized to make the employees happy and satisfied.
When the employees are happy, they give their best to the organization. It represents engaged employees. Engaged employees care about their work and go above the call of duty. So, let’s start preparations to engaged your employees with this HR employee engagement calendar. Let’s get started.
HR Employee Engagement Monthly Calendar
In an organization, there is always something to celebrate like, birthdays, fun holidays, and work anniversaries. HR manages and hosts a party to celebrate them. Who says HR cannot be the life f a party. We have shared below the HR employee engagement calendar of fun holidays to celebrate in the workplace.
January
January is the month of new beginnings and endings. Generally, it is hard to imagine celebrating anything in office, but we do. Here are some fun activities for a joyful January:
Monthly Task
- Employee satisfaction survey
- Monthly check-ins
Events & Holidays
- New year – Throw a new year’s office party to make your employees happy.
- Clean off the desk day – Organize a delightful “cleaning party” complete with snacks. Encourage staff to clean out their workstations, refrigerators, cabinets, and awards for the most impressive transformations.
- New year employee wellness activities – Organize some wellness activities like yoga sessions, meditation, workouts for your employees.
February
Celebrate the holiday of this month with more enthusiasm. Here are some fun activities:
Monthly Task
- Monthly check-ins
Events & Holidays
- Black History Month – celebrate black history month to encourage and motivate your employees.
- National Pizza Day- Pizza is a favorite of all! Pizzas should be provided to staff for a fun, free lunch.
- Valentine’s Day – Organize a social media challenge. With a unique hashtag, ask employees to describe why they enjoy working at your organization.
March
March is the first month of the spring. Celebrate this month in office with the following fun activities.
Monthly Task
- Monthly check-ins
Events & Holidays
Women’s History Month – Surprise your female employees with organize an event to celebrate women’s day.
Employee Appreciation Day- With an awards ceremony, lunch and refreshments, or an off-site activity day, you may show your staff how much you value their contributions.
April
Celebrate this month with unleash the creativity in your team. Here are some fun celebration activities:
Monthly Task
- Monthly check-ins
Events & Holidays
- Stress Awareness Month- Provide onsite stress management, yoga, meditation, or chair massage workshops.
- Walk to Work Day
- Earth Day
- Easter Sunday
May
Monthly Task
- Monthly check-ins
Events & Holidays
- Mental Health Awareness Month
- Mother’s Day
- National Bike to Work Day – Dates in your area may differ. It’s a fantastic day to urge staff to ride their bikes to work. Riders should be given breakfast or snacks.
June
Monthly Task
- Monthly check-ins
Events & Holidays
- LGBT History Month
- Father’s Day
- Bring Your Dog to Work Day
July
Monthly Task
- Monthly check-ins
Events & Holidays
- Summer employee wellness activities – Plan outdoor meals, bike-to-work campaigns, and team lunches or gatherings. Encourage your employees to take advantage of their yearly leave over the summer vacation.
- Summer kick-off – To celebrate the season, organize a business picnic, potluck, or ice cream gathering for your staff. Alternatively, hold a vacation photo contest to encourage employees to submit images of their time off on social media – with bonus points if they wear corporate swag!
August
Monthly Task
- Monthly check-ins
Events & Holidays
- National Chocolate Chip Day – Organize a chocolate chip cookie bake-off. Request that staff bring in homemade snacks, and then have them vote on their favorites. A little prize should be given to the winner.
- Family Fun Month – Plan a workplace picnic for employees and their families, with family-friendly games.
September
Monthly Task
- Monthly check-ins
Events & Holidays
- Labor Day
- International Charity Day – Organise an off-site event for the entire organization to aid a local food bank, shelter, or other charity.
- Back to school – Ask employees about their changing schedules as regular family activities start up again.
October
Monthly Task
- Monthly check-ins
Events & Holidays
- National Work Life Week – Host workshops and activities about work-life balance, promote flexible working arrangements, and provide well-being courses like stress management, nutrition, and fitness.
- National Disability Employment Awareness Month
- Diwali
- Halloween
November
Monthly Task
- Monthly check-ins
Events & Holidays
- Thanksgiving Week – Kick off the holiday week with an employee potluck. Provide the turkey and a vegetarian option, and have employees bring in their favorite homemade sides.
December
Monthly Task
- Gather yearly data of employee satisfaction survey
Events & Holidays
- Christmas Day
- New Year’s Eve
We hope you are amazed by this HR employee engagement calendar. Follow this calendar to engage your employees and boost their productivity and morale.
