August is a month full of occasions to celebrate with your employees! If you are looking for Employee Engagement ideas, here are a few suggestions:
National Wellness Month 💆
- Organize virtual wellness challenges, such as step competitions or mindfulness exercises.
- Offer wellness webinars or workshops on topics like stress management, healthy eating, or work-life balance.
- Provide resources for employees to access fitness apps, meditation apps, or virtual exercise classes.
Family Fun Month 👪
- Host virtual or in-person family-friendly events, like game nights or talent shows where employees and their families can participate.
- Send care packages with fun activities or games that employees can enjoy with their families.
- Share tips and resources for creating a healthy work-life balance and spending quality time with family.
- Give your employees a day or an afternoon off in August to go have fun with their families.
Back to School Month 📚
- Conduct a virtual or in-person “Back to School” drive to collect supplies for students in need, encouraging employees to donate.
- Share tips and resources on work-life balance for parents during the back-to-school season.
- Offer workshops or training sessions that promote professional growth and development. Bring in guest speakers or industry experts to provide insights on topics relevant to employees’ career aspirations.
National Picnic Month 🧺
- Organize a virtual or in-person picnic-themed lunch break, where employees can enjoy their meals together. For in-office settings, this could be tied to National Eat Outside Day (August 31).
- Share recipes for picnic-inspired dishes and encourage employees to try them at home.
- Host a “best picnic spot” photo contest, where employees can share pictures of their favorite outdoor spaces.
August 8 – International Cat Day 🐈
- Create a “Show Your Cat” event, where employees can introduce their furry friends on a video call.
- Share cat-themed quizzes or trivia challenges through your company’s communication channels.
- Encourage employees to share pictures of their cats and have a “best cat photo” contest.
August 16 – National Tell A Joke Day 🤣
- Host a virtual or in-person comedy show or open mic session, where employees can share their favorite jokes or funny stories.
- Share a daily joke or funny quote through your company’s internal communication channels throughout the day.
- Organize a “funniest joke” contest and have employees vote for the best joke.
August 19 – World Photography Day 📸
- Encourage employees to share their favorite photographs they’ve taken and create a virtual gallery for everyone to enjoy.
- Host a photography workshop or invite a professional photographer for a webinar on photography tips and techniques.
- Organize a photo contest with different categories and reward employees for their creativity.
August 16 – International Dog Day 🐕
- Host a “Show Your Dog” event, where employees can introduce their furry companions on a video call.
- Share tips on how to create a pet-friendly work environment and manage work routines with pets at home.
- Organize a “cutest dog” contest and have employees vote for the most adorable canine companion.
August 28 – National Thoughtful Day 🤗
- Encourage employees to write and share thank-you notes or messages of appreciation to their colleagues.
- Arrange a virtual or in-person session where employees can share stories of thoughtful acts they’ve experienced or witnessed.
- Initiate a random acts of kindness challenge, where employees can perform thoughtful acts for others throughout the day.
August 31 – National Eat Outside Day 🥪
- Encourage employees to have a picnic lunch or take their lunch breaks outdoors.
- Share recommendations for nearby outdoor spaces where employees can enjoy their meals.
- Organize a virtual “favorite outdoor dining spot” photo contest, where employees can share pictures of their preferred outdoor eating areas.
Remember, employee engagement activities should align with your company’s culture and the preferences of your workforce. These ideas can be adapted to fit your organization’s needs and the current work environment, whether it’s remote, hybrid, or in-person.
