It’s the season to share, give, and spread love to everyone around us, not just our romantic partners.
In light of this, celebrating Valentine’s Day at work isn’t a horrible idea, right? This year’s Valentine’s Day falls on a workday, making it an ideal time to spread love and appreciation while also strengthening ties among colleagues.
Confused on how to do it? Here are ways you can celebrate Valentine’s Day at work.
- Decorate the office
With Valentine’s Day-themed decorations and colors, you may transform your office into a festive atmosphere. This might help to generate a positive ambiance and establish the tone for a celebration.
Employees can also be encouraged to decorate their workstations, lockers, and other personal areas.
- Host breakfast
Start the workday on a romantic note by throwing a Valentine’s Day breakfast at your company.
Create a designated and decorated area in the office where employees may meet to enjoy tasty food and beverages. However, if you work remotely, you can order breakfast and have it delivered to your colleagues.
Hosting brunch is a more cost-effective choice than planning a full Valentine’s Day party. This allows colleagues to socialize, bond, and form relationships in a casual environment.
- Play dress up
Valentine’s Day can be celebrated at work by dressing up or down, depending on the typical dress code.
If the workplace’s dress code is casual, employees can dress up in red, white, or pink apparel or accessories. However, if the dress code is always business, employees can dress casually with Valentine-themed attire or accessories.
To make it more enjoyable, little prizes can be awarded to the best-dressed persons.
- Organise gift exchange
On Valentine’s Day, you may organize a Secret Santa gift exchange among your colleagues.
For example, write each employee’s name on a piece of paper and put it in a bowl or box. Ask each employee to draw a name and serve as a Secret Valentine’s Day Santa.
A specific budget and standards must be followed in order to keep gifts affordable. To add an extra touch of creativity, consider adding a present theme, such as homemade or corporate.
- Share appreciation notes/cards
Valentine’s cards or appreciation notes can be exchanged amongst colleagues on Valentine’s Day.
All employees can be given cards or notes to write sentiments of appreciation and gratitude to their coworkers.
An gratitude board might also be displayed in the workplace walkway. Markers, heart-shaped notes, and push pins will be available beneath the board.
Colleagues will share on the board how someone has made them feel appreciated at work, as well as their appreciation for someone. This will help to spread love while also making people feel liked, respected, and recognised.
Aside from the note, the act of kindness challenge can be completed. Workers are instructed to show kindness to one another throughout the week. This will motivate coworkers to help each other out and advocate for one another without expecting anything in return every other day.
- Volunteer as a team
Valentine’s Day is associated with sharing and loving, therefore showing affection to those less fortunate is not a bad thing to do.
As colleagues/team members, you might try to contribute back to society with what you have. Join a program that resonates with your company’s vision, such as distributing food to the poor or visiting an orphanage. Everyone, regardless of circumstances, deserves to be loved.
