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5 ways to build employee morale during the holidays

11/24/08

Whether it’s because of low year-end sales numbers or the company feeling forced to cancel the holiday party, employee morale may be hitting a record-breaking low this holiday season.

Even when our economy was on the up-and-up, the holidays always have a way of keeping our attention on everything but work. Between vacations and buying holiday gifts, many employees find it difficult to stay focused enough to finish their to-do lists by the time the ball drops in Times Square.

Here are a few tips to improve employee morale during the holidays and at any other time of the year:

  • Food. Food has a magical way of bringing employees together and lifting everyone’s spirits. Throughout the year and especially during the holiday season, get employees together by holding bake sales for charity, organizing luncheons or simply bringing in a bag of bagels.
  • Holiday cards. Business holiday cards are a simple and easy way for companies to show their appreciation for the hard work employees have put in all year long. Remember to go one step further and write a personal, hand written message on the inside of the card for a special touch.
  • Compliments. Like a sweet treat, compliments also have a way of immediately lifting someone’s spirits by bringing a smile to their face. Encourage supervisors to compliment each of their employees at least once a day. It’s a free and easy way to improve employee morale during the holidays and any other time of the year.
  • Fun. Look for simple ways to have fun at work everyday. Hold silly contests, bring in pizza for lunch or make up a nonsense holiday, like “Favorite T-Shirt Day.” If the weather permits, buy some frisbees or footballs and take the fun outside of the office. Keep your ideas simple and focused on involving everyone and having a fun time.
  • Humor. Bring some laughter back into the office with a fun event. For example, organize an office-wide event where employees hand out funny awards to coworkers and supervisors. Keep costs low by using everyday office supplies to create your awards. See how creative employees can get by just using whatever they find in the supply cabinet.
The holiday offers a great opportunity to improve employee morale around the office, all it takes is a little creativity and some simple ideas. Don’t wait until January 2nd to get started, get going today.