Celebrating Thanksgiving at Work: Fun Ideas to Show Appreciation
The holiday season is the perfect time to slow down and express gratitude. For business owners, celebrating Thanksgiving at work is a great way to acknowledge your team’s dedication and build deeper connections. Even small gestures of appreciation go a long way in boosting morale and team spirit.
Take a look at some of these amazing ways you can plan for this year’s Thanksgiving celebrations. They can all easily be done in person or online!
Games
Do you remember playing holiday games as a kid? It’s still enjoyable as an adult too! It can lead to great team building, trust and lots of laughter. Take some time to print out, or upload the items you need for each game and have fun!
Here’s some ideas for you: Scavenger Hunt, Bingo, Gratitude Wall, Trivia, Recipe Swap, and Virtual Escape Room.
The most important thing is to keep it fun and keep it turkey day themed!
Potluck/Friendsgiving
You can never have too many potlucks! Whether you plan this remotely or in person, it is an event everyone can enjoy. Give your team a heads up and plan it on a work day. Most likely, your team will already have plans to celebrate the holiday with their families. Do your best to respect their plans by scheduling it on a business day if you can.
Invite everyone to bring one of their favorite dishes and allow them to bring their spouse. It will allow each person to feel more comfortable and get to know each person a little more. There’s no better way to connect with people than over a hearty meal. Take some time to decorate too. This can be as casual or fancy as you like!
Celebrate The Wins
November may not exactly be the end of the year, however, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the successes of your business. Take the time to acknowledge how you have progressed. Thank your team for helping you get there. If you can, acknowledge individuals who displayed an extreme amount of growth over the last season with a small gift.
Employees that see others being rewarded for their hard work will be encouraged to do better themselves. It’s a win-win situation!
If you haven’t gotten started in planning your Thanksgiving event, the clock is ticking! It’s important to celebrate the holidays with your team. They truly are your second family. Make sure they know how much you appreciate them by having some good old fun with them too.