Activities for Office Staff
When I managed a group of employees a handful of years back, my main goal was to keep them happy. I understood that when your staff is happy and engaged, staying on task and delivering good work typically follows.
Unfortunately, it's not always this easy, and it can often be difficult for employees to maintain their enthusiasm and daily focus. That's where team-building activities come into play. Here are some of my favorite team-building activities for the office.
Fun Work Activities for the Office
1. Plan A Virtual Gathering (for those not in the office)
Everyone is busy these days, and sometimes it’s hard to keep up with your colleagues who are spread across the world.
If you’re looking to connect with your team and get everyone on the same page, holding a virtual meeting with your team is a great way to do it. We do this monthly, and I can say that it dramatically impacts our work relationship - even when we live so far apart.
Whether you choose to do it over Slack, Zoom, Google Hangouts, or Skype, you can use these tools to allow everyone to participate in a virtual meeting from their computers.
2. Take A Lunch Time Walk
Nothing gets your employees up and out of the office like a quick lunchtime stroll around the building.
Walking around and getting to know your coworkers outside of the office has been shown to improve communication, encourage team building, and increase trust across the organization.
It’s also a low-stress activity that can help you keep your energy up and stay motivated throughout the day. This is one of my favorite daily activities with my colleagues, so if you are still in the office or working with your spouse at home, try it!
3. Play A Fun Game
Holding a team-building game can be a fun way to get your employees engaged, out of their chairs, and active.
You can use games with a theme based around your company’s values or choose something with a more general feeling that many of your employees might already know.
A game that gets your employees up and moving is great for team building because it gets them out of their comfort zones and interacting with one another. Don't make things too uncomfortable, though!
4. Hold A Competition
Holding a competition is a great way to get your employees engaged and excited about work. You can choose a category for the competition based on their field of study. For a marketing team, you might set up a match around which creates the best presentation, infographic, or blog post.
You can also choose a more general competition, like who can develop the best idea for a marketing campaign/pitch.
5. Go On A Food Tour
Going on a food tour is a fun way to engage your entire team. Not only will they get to sample some of your favorite local cuisines (this sounds delicious), but they’ll also learn a little more about your company culture and their colleagues.
Most towns/cities have food truck/bus tours which can be a great way to explore a new city and get your employees together simultaneously.
If driving around the city isn't your thing, you can also arrange for a food truck to come to your building or bring in different caterers.
6. Head Out To Happy Hour
Holding an impromptu happy hour can be a great way to get your entire team out of the office and interact with one another outside of the typical work environment.
You can choose a specific theme for the happy hour or meet up for a cocktail after work. This is a simple but often effective form of bringing your team together.
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Wrapping Up | Fun Work Activities For The Office
We mentioned it before, and we will say it again (because it's the primary point to all of this); building a solid and motivated team starts with engaging and inspiring your employees.
These tactics have worked for us and countless others, so that they can work for you. To recap our favorite work activities:
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Virtual get together
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Lunchtime walk
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Play a game
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Hold a competition
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Food tour
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Happy hour
There you have it - through choosing the proper work (and nonwork) related activities, you can bring your team closer together and boost their morale, motivation, and overall job satisfaction. Best of luck with your next company outing or office activity!
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