Halloween is coming up quickly and while employers don't necessarily have to think about their staff trick-or-treating, it is important to be aware of various holidays and how they might be used to boost employee morale. It doesn't take much money or effort to make your office environment festive, or at the very least, make the work day more conducive to your workers' need for family time on these special days. Newton Peach Marketing works with businesses of all kinds, and we've seen some pretty great ideas put into place by employers for various holidays, specifically for Halloween.
Take these tips and tricks to heart, and see what you could incorporate in your own place of business to get the spooky fun started this year:
Office Party. Let's face it, even adults enjoy a good party. While the festive cupcakes and fun treat bags of classroom parties gone by might not be the best way to celebrate anymore, an office party to celebrate fun holidays is definitely not out of the question! Whether you want to go all out with cubicle decorating or costume contests, or have a simple potluck for that day's lunch break, diverting from the usual hum-drum routine of work life with a fun, festive party is a great way to build team spirit among your staff, and have a great time as a group.
Participate in Local Events. From sponsoring a local trunk-or-treat or Fall Festival event, to handing out candy during a citywide trick-or-treating night, your business can make an impact on your community by playing a part in holiday events. This is not only a good way to give back, but it also offers free exposure for your brand, and that means more potential customers or clients for YOU. We call that a win-win.
Alter the Day's Schedule. On some holidays, especially Halloween, parents can experience work/life balance difficulties. Most of the time trick-or-treating kicks off a little before sundown, and for those who don't get off work until 6 or 7, it's nearly impossible to take care of picking up kids from daycare or sitters, getting dinner taken care of, and getting into costumes in time to get candy before night falls and it becomes more dangerous to be out on the streets (not to mention neighborhoods and HOAs with time limits for trick-or-treating). As an employer, you can win some serious points with your staff if you offer an early release from the office that day, or trade off hours with someone who doesn't have children and won't need to participate in the evening's festivities. Flexibility is key. Trust us, if you are understanding and willing to work with them, they'll be more likely to have your back when an unexpected deadline or office issue pops up.
We hope everyone here in Polk County has a safe and enjoyable Halloween this year. We look forward to seeing our local friends and neighbors out and about enjoying the fun, and are already enjoying the fun design work, festive giveaways, and other digital jobs we get to do for our clients at this time of year. Want to know how your business can make holidays work for YOU, and build your brand online by tapping into seasonal content? Call us! Happy Halloween!