Creative HR Initiatives on a Budget: What Low-Cost Ideas Can Boost Team Happiness?

I am currently looking for some creative HR initiatives that will make my team happy. My priority would be the ones that are less costly but with much impact. We have birthday cakes, 50% refund on external training, immunization, hospital visits, children/staff party, long service awards, limo for a staff member's wedding, and star bonds. Colleagues, any other suggestions? Will appreciate. :D Geofree.

Hi,

Below is a motivational booster that you can try with your team.

Many companies give an Employee of the Month award, but rewards that are given immediately have more impact. So, add to your award treasure chest an "Employee of the Moment" award.

An "Employee of the Moment" award can be a pass-around award that the person keeps until the next "Employee of the Moment" is rewarded. The award can either be given by supervisors or by co-workers who notice another employee going above and beyond the call of duty, doing something exceptionally well, or skillfully handling a difficult situation.

Buy a clock with a "Happy Face" on it for your "Employee of the Moment" Pass-Around Award. When the award is given, include an award appreciation card that the employee can keep, written by the person giving the award (either supervisor or co-worker). To make the award-giving more fun, sound an alarm clock to get everyone's attention before giving the award.

Regards,

Meenakshi

Dear Meenakshi,

Indeed, a good and unique suggestion.

Geoffrey, you can introduce a few hobby clubs, such as sports, drawing, and arrange for singing or fitness classes. Additionally, consider organizing dance classes if your employees are interested. You can plan dinners or outings for various workgroups that interact often with each other in the office. Choose activities that best suit your organizational structure.

Furthermore, consider incorporating games and skits during your birthday bash gatherings.

Regards,
Suvarna

Hi all!

An award for every month is really a good idea. The second thing is that it will motivate other employees and the person who receives the award to sustain their performance. Once this is done, an annual or a half-yearly company gathering needs to be organized with top management present. There, we can present the award again to the employee who has consistently performed well for three or four consecutive months. This motivates everybody, as the award is presented by the top management.

Regards, Jennifer Isaac