Work can’t be all fun and games, but adding a certain amount of diversion to the work day can go a long way to improving your company’s culture. Increased morale, teamwork, retention, and productivity are just a few of the residual effects of a little fun. So, here are just a few ideas for the coming year.^1,2

• Work area decorating contest
• Holiday party
• Chili cook-off
• Lunch bunch
• Annual company picnic
• Walk groups
• Bring your child to work day
• Sports competitions (ping pong, foosball, baseball, basketball)
• Ugly sweater photo shoot
• Movie night
• Fitness challenge
• Company off-sites
• Costume contest
• Monthly birthday celebration
• TED Talk screening and discussion
• Charity sponsorship
• Group volunteer event
• Scavenger hunt
• Books and magazines for break room
• Snacks and drinks

^{1 https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/240172
2 http://www.snacknation.com/blog/fun-office-activities/}