| Inspiring Workplaces |
ISSUE 987 - Aug. 30, 2023 |
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Celebrating the End of the Summer |
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For those of us north of the equator summer doesn't officially end until September 23, 2:49 am EST, but it sure feels like summer is drawing to a close after this weekend. So, here are some "back to school" ideas for your workplace to celebrate the transition into
your fall season.
- Shoot fun "back to school" type photos of employees or encourage employees to share before summer and after summer photos.
- Have everyone share their #1 highlight of the summer.
- Have everyone share/post their favorite book or movie from the summer.
- Have everyone share their top 1- 3 things they are most excited about for the fall season.
- Hold an optional "travelogue" luncheon where employees share the highlights from their summer travels to offer inspiration for fellow employees.
- Hold a "farewell to summer" BBQ/luncheon/social
- Use the Wheel of Change framework to recommit to your workplace culture as you gear up for the fall (by fall, I mean autumn, not, you know...the imminent demise of your organization): What's one thing everyone will commit to start doing; stop doing; and keep doing to help you improve your workplace?
- Rent a school bus, drive to the CEOs house, and toilet paper their house! Okay, I'm clearly joshing about this one. Please don't do this. Or if you do, don't tell them where you got the idea.
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Mike's Fun at Work Tip |
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A meeting icebreaker question that helps you learn something about your teammates while perhaps also revealing some useful insights you could apply to your workplace: "What is the #1 thing you miss or loved about your very first job?"
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Deep Thought of the Week |
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"A meeting without food should be an email!"
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Funny Business |
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When the song "See You in September" was written I had no idea it would come this fast! Yes, as always, the September theme days are up on the website, featuring
such notables as:
September 1: Bring Your Manners to Work Day & Random Acts of Kindness Day
September 2: International Bacon Day
September 5: Be Late for Something Day
September 9: Wonderful Weirdos Day
September 11: Boss/Employee Exchange Day
September 12: Hug & High Five Day
September 16: Stay Away from Seattle Day
September 19: Talk Like a Pirate Day
September 22: Remote Employees Appreciation Day
September 24: Punctuation Day!?
September 25: One Hit Wonder Day
September 26: Situational Awareness Day
September 29: International Drink Coffee Day
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