The Most Progressive Businesses Tap into Mindful Events to Show They Care

The best companies to work for a really drilling down into mindful events. After all, pay rises aren’t the be all and end all (although they never hurt). One of the most powerful ways to invest in employees is through meaningful, mindful events to refresh employees’ memories why they love working for you.

Truthfully, your staff don’t want to work for a company that treats them like a cog in the machine. Who does?! They want to feel valued, supported, and appreciated. This is why Companies That Care Day on 18th March is a friendly poke in the ribs to genuinely prioritise your people over pure profit.

So, how can you leverage mindful events to ensure people feel nurtured, empowered, and valued?

A Simple ‘Thank You’ Goes a Long Way

Appreciation is powerful. To this end, reward and recognition events reinforce a culture where employees feel valued and motivated. You can celebrate them (and your superior workplace vibes) when you:

·        Host an awards night at a glitzy hotel or venue

·        Organise a CEO-hosted lunch for standout performers in the PDR of a top restaurant every quarter

·        Offer experience-based rewards your ‘ride or die’ folks can enjoy with their nearest and dearest, like an evening of food, drinks and fun at an interactive experiential venue, or a family weekend away with hotel stay, theatre tickets and dining

Use Mindful Events to Emphasise Burnout Isn’t a Badge of Honour

Prioritise employee wellbeing and you’ll be rewarded with happier, more engaged teams. So, show staff their health actually matters with events such as:

·        Stress management or mindfulness workshops

·        Off-site yoga classes, massage and meditation, or in-house deskercise sessions

·        ‘Digital detox’ days to encourage screen-free clarity and relaxation

Strengthen Bonds Beyond the Office at Team Building Retreats

Strong teams are built through shared experiences, not over emails. Correspondingly, team building events encourage collaboration, communication, and a whole lot of fun.

Which of these team building ideas are most likely to float their boat at your business?

• Adventure days - Escape rooms, obstacle courses, treasure hunts, or even whitewater rafting

• Cooking or mixology workshops for hands-on bonding

• Volunteer days where teams give back to the local community together

• Creative workshops where art, improv, or music spark thinking outside the proverbial box

Create Inclusive Events Where Everyone Feels Welcome

A caring company ensures mindful events all employees can fully participate in.

“Most organisations actively strive for diverse representation in their workplace,” explained Jackie Wiles and Jordan Turner in their 3 Ways to Build a Sense of Belonging in the Workplace article for research and advisory giant Gartner, “but many also now try to ensure that all employees feel included there”.

In terms of event planning, this means considering factors like accessibility, dietary needs and cultural inclusivity, and taking relevant steps to:

• Choose fully accessible venues to facilitate neurodiverse attendees, besides those with visible physical impairments

• Provide diverse menu options for all dietary needs

• Think beyond golf days and spa retreats to avoid gender stereotyping

• Offer hybrid event options for remote for team members with differing preferences and needs

  
  

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