How Can We Boost Enthusiasm for Our Blood Donation Camps and Foster Team Spirit?

Hi friends,

Our company, a private sector bank, organizes blood donation camps as part of CSR initiatives and also to ensure a platform where employees from both divisions, namely Branch Banking Division and Direct Sales Channel, interact and learn to work in a team. However, this initiative has not met with the success we had expected. The following were the problems:
1) In the Direct Sales Channel initiative, employees from branches showed little enthusiasm, resulting in very little participation.
2) The initiative itself failed to generate excitement or interest, with people being scared and skeptical rather than enthusiastic.

Now, I need suggestions on what we should do next. What new initiatives should we introduce, and if we continue with blood donation camps, what steps should we take to ensure success?

Regards,
Rajesh

Hi Rajesh,

Having conducted a similar camp in my previous organizations, I can say the following:
1) It was run by HR along with some employees who are part of the Employee Involvement program.
2) Something like blood donation cannot be mandatory.
3) Ensure that the day you choose to run the event is not month-end or month beginning when people are tied up with targets and reports.
4) Assuming you have tied up with a well-known hospital, you should publicize this along with the idea that the operation will be hygienic, sterile, and has no risk of infection.

Other initiatives -
1) I suggest you contact Colgate. Last year they were offering a free dental checkup for corporates in India. I don't know if they are doing it this year.
2) Check the feasibility of introducing a Yoga class in the office at the start or end of the day.
3) Conduct a workshop on writing a will.
4) Workshop on tax planning.

I'm sure that other members can add to this.

Regards,
Ryan

Hi Ryan,

Thank you a lot for the inputs (also for being so prompt with the reply). Dental check-up and yoga sessions are good ideas; will definitely look into it. Another thing that I have to keep in mind is that the cost remains as low as possible. Please let me know if you come across other low-cost initiatives.

Regards, Rajesh

P.S: Will soon get back to you with our employee raiding discussion :)

Try some team-building activities like outbound training camps and workshops for stress management.

These activities can help improve team dynamics, communication, and overall productivity in the workplace. Remember to tailor the activities to suit your team's interests and needs for the best results.

Hi,

The list of employment involvement programs as suggested is really good. Here are a few more suggestions that might be helpful:

* Organizing a 2-week kids' camp during these summer vacations for the children of the employees and arranging a family day at the end of the 15th day, including various competitions with a themed party.

* Organizing a quarterly movie event for 2-3 departments together. This initiative will encourage interaction among cross-functional departments.

Hope this might be of some help to you.

Cheers,
Charu