Hi all,
I am working for a BPO that is voice-based, thus employees get bored of accepting calls. To motivate them and keep them happy, we have organized many fun-at-work activities which they enjoyed a lot. However, nowadays, I feel they are saturated with the same kind of games. I request you all to suggest some innovative and funny games or activities that can be celebrated on the floor to bring back the same level of energy.
Apart from this, we want to celebrate Diwali in the office in a special way that everyone would enjoy. Our employee strength is 600, and due to the festive season, there is a probability of unscheduled leaves which could lead to high shrinkage. As an ER employee, I need to take measures to control this high shrinkage that may occur because of Diwali.
Please suggest effective strategies that can help in this situation. Your prompt assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Neha
From United States
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I am working for a BPO that is voice-based, thus employees get bored of accepting calls. To motivate them and keep them happy, we have organized many fun-at-work activities which they enjoyed a lot. However, nowadays, I feel they are saturated with the same kind of games. I request you all to suggest some innovative and funny games or activities that can be celebrated on the floor to bring back the same level of energy.
Apart from this, we want to celebrate Diwali in the office in a special way that everyone would enjoy. Our employee strength is 600, and due to the festive season, there is a probability of unscheduled leaves which could lead to high shrinkage. As an ER employee, I need to take measures to control this high shrinkage that may occur because of Diwali.
Please suggest effective strategies that can help in this situation. Your prompt assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Neha
From United States
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Thank you, Lata, for your inputs,
Recently, we hosted a major event as Mr. & Ms. Organisation, so we won't be able to repeat the same activity for this occasion. We have already planned to have traditional wear as the outfit for that day but aim to celebrate the festival for three to four consecutive days.
Please assist me as soon as possible since I need to begin the preparations and distribute the information in advance to generate hype.
Regards, Neha
From United States
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Recently, we hosted a major event as Mr. & Ms. Organisation, so we won't be able to repeat the same activity for this occasion. We have already planned to have traditional wear as the outfit for that day but aim to celebrate the festival for three to four consecutive days.
Please assist me as soon as possible since I need to begin the preparations and distribute the information in advance to generate hype.
Regards, Neha
From United States
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Hi Neha,
Maybe you can add spark by having a rangoli competition.
A salad-making competition could also be a fun idea. Gather everyone in the cafeteria and have lots of salads spread out. The person who comes up with the best salad could win a prize.
Consider having different color themes for different days, such as Bollywood, traditional, all in red, very traditional, and choose the best-dressed participant.
Plan for different days dedicated to various cuisines.
Organize a cultural program where different departments can showcase their talents. Each department could be assigned a song to perform, including skits, group dances, and group songs.
Bring everyone together in the cafeteria, decorate it nicely, and also conduct a puja.
Hope these suggestions help!
Sapna
From India, New Delhi
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Maybe you can add spark by having a rangoli competition.
A salad-making competition could also be a fun idea. Gather everyone in the cafeteria and have lots of salads spread out. The person who comes up with the best salad could win a prize.
Consider having different color themes for different days, such as Bollywood, traditional, all in red, very traditional, and choose the best-dressed participant.
Plan for different days dedicated to various cuisines.
Organize a cultural program where different departments can showcase their talents. Each department could be assigned a song to perform, including skits, group dances, and group songs.
Bring everyone together in the cafeteria, decorate it nicely, and also conduct a puja.
Hope these suggestions help!
Sapna
From India, New Delhi
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Hi all,
I have been searching for a few more events, but all were the same, like the Rangoli Competition, Kite flying, Cubical Decoration, Fancy Dress, and Diya or Thali Decoration.
We can have a one-minute game show and do it on a team basis. For example, having 4 teams and 2 to 3 1-minute game shows for each team, with scoring given. For instance, how many candles you can light with one matchstick or how big a pyramid you can make with the help of playing cards in one minute, etc. Cheering and hooting will both be allowed.
Next, we thought of having an Open talent Show where you can ask for nominations, maybe solo or in pairs or groups, for Dance, Song, or Laughter challenges, playing an instrument, or doing a mimicry. All participants will be given a small token of appreciation (could be any gift).
Next, you can divide the teams and inform them 3 to 4 days in advance that there will be a dandiya competition where on the same song all the teams will have to perform dandiya, which will be extempore, and only 20 minutes will be given to prepare. The team with better coordination and performance will be awarded.
Thanks
From India, Delhi
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I have been searching for a few more events, but all were the same, like the Rangoli Competition, Kite flying, Cubical Decoration, Fancy Dress, and Diya or Thali Decoration.
We can have a one-minute game show and do it on a team basis. For example, having 4 teams and 2 to 3 1-minute game shows for each team, with scoring given. For instance, how many candles you can light with one matchstick or how big a pyramid you can make with the help of playing cards in one minute, etc. Cheering and hooting will both be allowed.
Next, we thought of having an Open talent Show where you can ask for nominations, maybe solo or in pairs or groups, for Dance, Song, or Laughter challenges, playing an instrument, or doing a mimicry. All participants will be given a small token of appreciation (could be any gift).
Next, you can divide the teams and inform them 3 to 4 days in advance that there will be a dandiya competition where on the same song all the teams will have to perform dandiya, which will be extempore, and only 20 minutes will be given to prepare. The team with better coordination and performance will be awarded.
Thanks
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Quiz, Treasure hunt, Maximum songs over the occassion game, Fact finding abt your company to get your ppl more interested.... These are the few Try them out.
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Neha,
Try to organize a family carnival. If your office has multiple floors, consider setting up carnival games on different floors. In a large conference room, arrange a movie screening for kids, and make it a creative event. Other ideas will naturally come along.
All the best.
Regards,
Chada Sirisha.
From India, Bangalore
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Try to organize a family carnival. If your office has multiple floors, consider setting up carnival games on different floors. In a large conference room, arrange a movie screening for kids, and make it a creative event. Other ideas will naturally come along.
All the best.
Regards,
Chada Sirisha.
From India, Bangalore
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Hi all,
Myriad thanks to all of you for the suggestions you all have provided here. Up to now, we have already finalized the following activities:
- Rangoli Competition
- Diya Competition
- Lantern making competition
- Bollywood day/Quiz
Cultural programs will not be conducted as they are planned for the upcoming R n R function. Additionally, sweet distribution is also on the list.
If anyone can suggest some exceptional or out-of-the-box ideas, it would greatly help me. Thank you.
From United States
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Myriad thanks to all of you for the suggestions you all have provided here. Up to now, we have already finalized the following activities:
- Rangoli Competition
- Diya Competition
- Lantern making competition
- Bollywood day/Quiz
Cultural programs will not be conducted as they are planned for the upcoming R n R function. Additionally, sweet distribution is also on the list.
If anyone can suggest some exceptional or out-of-the-box ideas, it would greatly help me. Thank you.
From United States
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