Whether you’re a large or small business, working in the office or in remote locations, a corporate entity or nonprofit, there’s one thing each of these has in common – your employees like to be appreciated!
According to Workhuman, employees who feel appreciated are 39% more likely to be engaged at their job, and 45% more likely to say they see a path to growth in their organization.
Hosting an employee appreciation event offsite is a great way to build morale and encourage bonding with employees, which leads to better results at work. But after you’ve decided where to have your event and what food to serve, what else do you do to pass the time? Entertainers such as a band or a comedian are fun, and escape rooms are also popular. But if you’re looking for something more unique that’s not done at every office party, we’ve put together a list of ideas.
- Elect and Award Office Superlatives. You can hold the voting before the event, or pass out ballots and tally them up right on site! A few to choose from could be Best Dressed, Most Likely to Bring Gourmet Leftovers for Lunch, Best Joke Teller, and Office Cheerleader.
- Host a Carnival. Take people back to the nostalgia of their elementary school days with carnival games like the PTA parents used to make. Bingo bag toss, magnetic fishing, and a dunking booth can be fun. Be sure to have plenty of prizes, like snack-size candy bars, fidget toys, and temporary tattoos.
- A “Try Something New” Workshop. Boost creativity by bringing someone in to teach a class. It could be a group watercolor painting class, a cooking demonstration, or a poker lesson.
- Board Game Tournament. Amp up the competitiveness of Scrabble or Uno by having a tournament, complete with brackets and prizes.
- Virtual Game Day. Consider renting a golf simulator or trying out a virtual cornhole to provide fun that isn’t dependent on the weather.
Our expert team at Legacy Stables & Events provides turnkey services for your off-site corporate event. Call today to learn how we can help you plan and host your next employee appreciation day.
