Christmas is around the corner, and with all the mouth-watering food, flowing drinks and presents buying—who is thinking about work?
As early as mid-December, studies show that 60% of employees become mentally distracted during the festive season, resulting in a drop in productivity. So the HR team at GCS Malta have created a list of various festive activities you can plan during the Christmas season to raise productivity levels and build better relationships in the office!
- Elf on the Shelf – Get an Elf for the office and leave a small gift for a different employee each day to spread the Christmas cheer.
- Decorate the office – Even with minimum decorations, a bit of tinsel and baubles around the office can create a festive atmosphere.
- Play Secret Santa – Although not an original idea, playing secret Santa with your colleagues is always fun, especially with the random, funny gift-givers!
- Host an Award ceremony – Possibly the most creative way to engage your staff, create a list of awards, buy a couple of snacks and drinks, and you’re good to go.
- Have a department decoration contest – If you can go all out, why not turn decorating into a competition? Add a Christmas-related prize such as a Christmas cake for added festive spice.
- Give employees a Christmas gift – Whilst a bonus is always great, aim to give them another small gift such as sweets and branded items to thank them for their hard work.
- Hold a Christmas movie night – This is easily doable if you have a projector or a big monitor. Buy some popcorn, nachos and hot chocolate for the ultimate cinematic festive experience.
- Have a stocking decoration session – Buy a plain Christmas stocking for each employee and some stationery to decorate with. Why not turn it into a competition? The best-decorated stocking gets filled with sweets!
- Organise a Christmas Sweater Day for Charity – Simplistic but fun, tell your staff to wear a Christmas Jumper. Then, for added Christmas spirit, collect a small donation from each employee that you can donate to your chosen charity.
- Throw a Christmas party – Whether renting a venue or hosting it at the office, a Christmas party is always a good idea to showcase your appreciation towards your staff. Play some tunes, order food and beverages, and you’re set for a great night.
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At GCS Malta, our highly skilled human resources professionals can assist you with various HR services, from performance reviews to onboarding and induction. Contact us today for more information on how we can help you!
