Can you share any local celebrations or office events you’ve hosted that employees loved?
“This year we tried a lot of new things; things that work we will do more of and those that don’t, we learn from. Generally lots of events are based around eating and drinking which is great, but not suited to everyone. We make sure that we have our core events such as Quarterly All Hands get togethers, Summer and Winter parties and End of Quarter parties which are well attended. We try to mix these up and come up with different ideas that will appeal to as many people as possible, and most importantly, be fun!
We decided to add celebrations for Diwali, Eid, Christmas and other festivals to celebrate but also to open a dialogue about what these different celebrations represent and mean. We also added a Paddle Club for the team who wanted to take up a new sport as well as a book club that represents diverse interests. For me it’s about having choices so there is something for everyone.”
How do you encourage employees to take ownership in making processes work not only for businesses but also for people and the planet?
“Our entire calendar is run by our employees. Yes, I have to sign things off but we push as much of the ownership to the teams as possible. My experience is that people really feel invested in the Company and making it a great place to work; we don’t have to look hard to find willing volunteers to take part, it feels like a true team effort.”
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