Employee Engagement Activities [Thread 293111]

Hi all,
Now I am assigned to handle the communications & activities in the employee engagement department - HR. Would like to know cost effective activities that could boost the moral of the employees.
Objective: Boost the moral & increase the retention
Regards,
Usha

Hi
There are no ready made solutions for this challenge. What you would need to do is network with others from HR who are in a similar industry as yours and get pointers. You must adapt and adopt those activities that you believe will suit your employees and work culture the best. Be aware that some activities will not produce the expected results but keep experimenting till your find a whole range of successful engagement activities.
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Regards

Hi JAcob,
Thanks for the brief. Here I haven't requested to input any ready made solution.
In fact we are already have certain activities such as:
Thank you cheques to appreciate employees.
Long Service Awards - above 5 years, above 10 years, above 15 years etc.
Other sporting activities as well.
However, thanks for your feedback.
Regards,
Usha John

Dear Usha :
Can you please share with me engagement activities, you conducted in your organization.
As I also need to do so in mine.
Thanks in advance.
Regards, Pranali G

Hi,
Here are few cost-free activities I follow:-
* Short games every week - Maybe group event so the engagement is there along with competitive spirit.
* 3 times a week send some puzzles and activities via email for them to solve.
* Suggestion box - anonymous tips and complaints.
* Short snacks recess
* Letter writing competition
* Treasure hunt in office (here instead of treasure they have to search hidden colored coupons)
Apart from these there are many small activities which can be creatively thought and implemented as well.
Regards,