Employees need to be kept engaged. What does this mean?
Take a look around your office. How many of your employees are enthused with their work? It may not seem like a big deal at first glance, but if you look closely, you’ll notice how most of them are detached. A Gallup report estimates that global engagement levels are just 15 per cent today. This level of commitment and loyalty is what your company’s future depends on.
But how to recognise what engaged employees look like?
For starters, they are the ones that go the extra mile without being asked. They give their all, wit passion and a smile on their face, as they enjoy the work they accomplish. Their productivity and performance are reflected in the work they do. So, how can you keep the workforce happy, engaged and motivated? Inculcating a sense of belonging in employees requires more than free lunches or perks at work. It’s real work for the human resources department and we’ve rounded up some activities to streamline the coming year into one of engagement, fulfillment and happiness at the workplace:
Offsite Employee Engagement Activities
Imagine offsites with themed engagements, pre-offsite activities in office, fun contests en route and as you reach the destination - these are just some of the highlights of what your next COULD BE! Redefining a typical team outing as an experiential format of an event your employees will never forget… that’s what it’s all about.
To foster team & skill building:
No matter what your objective is, an experiential simulated experience helps foster skills needed to adapt to a real life work environment. As compared to classroom sit down sessions, team building provides a more hands-on experience in developing skills like empathy, visualisation, innovation, creativity, critical thinking, agility and more.
To collaborate:
People tend to be more expressive and innovative when they are surrounded by the people they feel comfortable with. Indoor Team building activities have great potential to bring people together and result in constructive output. Clear and sound interaction is hugely significant in the corporate and our corporate team building activities are capable of fostering communication skills among the team members.
To boost employee performance:
Outdoor team building activities have tremendous potential to enhance your teamwork and overall performance as employees e to understand each other’s strengths, weaknesses and interests.
To induce fun & recreation in office:
Outdoor and indoor office games for employees serve the purpose of a healthy competition which offers togetherness and team spirit. It’s fun, high on energy and provides a memorable experience.
To motivate employees:
Team building exercises held in the company convey a solid message to its employees that they are being taken care of. It offers them a sense of fulfillment and great pride that they are working for a company which considers them as its valuable assets.
#1 The Masterchef Challenge
The Gordon Ramsey effect! A cooking competition that requires the teams to negotiate and trade for their ingredients to create an ultimate 3-course-meal for the judges. All in all, a fun and engaging activity! Read more here
#2 The Masterpiece
Let lose that creativity! Team up and create an enormous multi-canvas depicting the company’s vision/values. Gives a bigger perspective for sure! Can frame the art-work and keep it at your desks too! Read more here
#3 Online KBC
You saw it on TV. Now come play it in person. 4 choices. 3 helplines. We are sure you will love it. The questions will keep you hooked on and unearth unexplored aspects about your company. Read more here
#4 The Pyramid Challenge
To symbolize the structures in ancient Egypt, each team needs to build a pyramid out of materials provided. It builds trust and team-work And who doesn’t like the fun of a pyramid after all? Read more here
#5 Wheels of Hope
Imagine you and your team, including the Leadership, getting on your knees and assembling wheelchairs or cycles. Yes, you read it right – Wheelchairs! And these wheelchairs are then donated to an old age home. Of course, the participants don’t know all the details while they are making them. Read more here
Need support in overcoming the herculean task of pulling your employees off their desks? We’ve got you. Collaboration, oneness and innovation are some of the skills you can develop while transforming their daily routine from ‘mundane’ to ‘FUN’! Some activities are:
#6 The Amazing Race
The beloved treasure hunt! Brings that excitement to fore, looking for clues and cracking one! Goofing up and yet keeping the competition alive! It is about the journey, not the end though. Read more here
#7 Building a Township
Can you build the next Lavassa city or Aamby Valley? The aim of this activity is for you to construct a giant model city that not only relies on creativity but also strong planning and discipline. Read more here
#8 Human Percussion
Stomping, thumping, clapping et all are all bodily activities that constitute as an ingredient for percussion. The synergies of all employees come together and a rhythm is created. It is infectious! Read more here
#9 Sound of Music
Who doesn’t like the sound of music? That too, music that you have created. Great way to build that enthusiasm and vigor! The surge of energy that comes from that rhythm created through percussions and trash items charges you up! Read more here
#10 The Symphony
The power of music will leave you spellbound, as the employees are divided into groups and become a part of an orchestra! As the employees push their limits and create symphony, it is a pleasure to watch them perform as one unit. Read more here
Be it a seminar, R&R awards event, launch of a new product or a team outing - there’s a lot you can do with a 30-50 minute break! Exploring concepts of learning made ‘fun’, empathy building through creativity, team building, building trust and adrenaline pumping experiences are some ways you can add that spark of ‘engagement’.
For starters, team building activities help build trust among employees. These activities also help encourage communication and collaboration with challenging, thought-stirring and time restricting games. Both can translate to a more productive workplace, and thus, provide a huge boost to your company's bottom line.
Are you convinced yet? If not, these benefits will surely get you believing us!
Some activities that can give you these benefits are:
#11 Tessla Rocket Launcher
This amazing activity divides you into teams with each one building a rocket out of absolute waste. We leave it to your creativity to design your prototype and launch it to find your perfect design! Read more here
#12 Formula 1 Racing
Ever watched the champions on the F1 circuit? This is your chance to take it! But you must build your own batmobile. You have some of the raw material, you are told how to and you have to build that formula 1 car. Read more here
#13 Kite Runner
You are split into teams and provided with the material to build a 6 ft long kite! The challenge is to keep it air borne for a minute atleast. Read more here
#14 Colympics
Oh, what fun it used to be to play games and earn medals! This activity is kick-started much before the actual day of the event. The teams are pre-decided with each one choosing a colour and a common jersey to ring in the competitive spirit. Every single action by each member of your team is graded and earns you points for your team. Read more here
#15 Bridging the Divide
Make a human bridge and an external force tries to break it. Sounds familiar? We all face hurdles while at work, this activity is to signify the unity and trust required for bridging the gaps and holding the bridges together. Read more here
A lot of HR professionals perceive pan-India engagement for their employees to be highly expensive - it’s time to bust this myth! Connecting employees across the country under one roof is possible with the medium of DIGITAL. Your remote locations need not be left out anymore. Show your employees you care - they will appreciate you for their voice being heard!
#16 E-Antakshari
Haven’t you had hours of fun with this classic game? Get those headphones now as we bring it online. With letters, tunes and word clues it just got so much better. Read more here
#17 Festive UNO
Very specific to Diwali is the practice of playing cards. In this activity you can indulge in festival-centric card-games and celebrate the essence of the occasion, to create an engaging environment. Read more here
#18 Online Tambola
We all have played it with different names – Tambola, Tombola, BINGO or Housie. Now you can play the same games with the fun multiplied as all your teams join in from different locations. Read more here
#19 Online Pictionary
Who says drawing is pointless? It’s therapeutic, bright, mood-lifting, fun and easy-peasy. Theme this game to any occasion and have fun drawing / guessing! Read more here
#20 Know Your Values
Yes, we all know them. And maybe abiding by some of them. But no harm in a quick refresher of all of them in a light manner. We use puzzles, crosswords, mazes to convey the values/policies of your organization. Read more here
Festive celebrations just got extra creative and extra innovative! From decor, pre-engagement and creative communication to offbeat celebrations and gifting - festivals are a great opportunity for employee engagement at your office.
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