Your
employees are one of the company’s most important assets.
They affect the bottom line in so many ways. It is
important to maintain great employee morale and that starts
with letting them know they are appreciated by the
management. Most companies have employee incentives to
reward a job done well even using cash as one of those
incentives. There is always the “Employee of the Month” and
the special parking space in the lot. There are awards,
plaques and pins. But what about the Appreciation Event.
There is
the time honored tradition of the Company Picnic planned by
most companies. The purpose is to recognize the employee’s
efforts, to show appreciation to those who contribute to the
company’s success and to continue to build loyalty between
the company and its team members. However, staking a site
at the local park, grilling hot dogs and throwing a Frisbee
around is not the incentive to today’s hi-tech, fast paced
hard working company associates.
Why not
plan an experience that builds camaraderie, teamwork and
excitement? Consider Beach Olympics with teams vying for a
coveted trophy. Or what about a group visit to the local spa
instead of the park? If the thought of seeing your
employees in spa robes is frightening, consider a Western
BBQ served by Ranch hands from a covered cook’s wagon around
a camp fire. To keep a hi-tech employee interested try out
the newest thing in Scavenger Hunts, a GPS Scavenger Hunt
where finding the treasures is guided by electronics!
If the
Employee Appreciation Event must take place at the
workplace, roll out the red carpet and bring in the
paparazzi. Make them all feel like the celebrities they
are! And the food, serve something extraordinary in the
employee cafeteria - something like a Tapas Bar, or petit
fours for desert.
Don’t
forget the Team Building events. Find a ropes course or
have a “Survivor” Day. What if everyone had to work with no
electronics and work on tasks in a team? If you have the
fortune to work near a lake or ocean, try planning a sailing
regatta with team competition. Or have a Sand Castle
building Day.
Using Team
Building Events as a way to show Employee Appreciation
builds rapport between departments, strengthens
communication, increases motivation and they are fun! The
possibilities are endless and the rewards to you and your
employees are great!
Joan
was recently interviewed on SouthwestBlend.com's online radio show,
Champagne Sundays.
To listen to her interview (an excerpt from the show), please double click on the play
button below.
Whatever
your event planning needs are,
Sampson &
Associates Event Planning & Event Coordinating
services ensure a most memorable experience.
Address:
711 Mission Ave #201, Oceanside, CA 92054
Tel:(760)
757-7863 Email:
joan@sampsonassoc.net info@sampsonassoc.net
