{"id":794,"date":"2021-05-18T12:20:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-18T06:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/?p=794"},"modified":"2026-02-20T16:54:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T11:24:37","slug":"employee-engagement-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-engagement-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Actionable Employee Engagement Activities and Ideas for 2026 (PLUS 5 Bonus Ideas)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Companies that conduct employee engagement activities have better customer engagement, greater productivity, better retention, and 21% higher profitability. (<a \"=\"\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/news.gallup.com\/poll\/241649\/employee-engagement-rise.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Gallup<\/a>)<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employee engagement is a hot topic for companies around the globe &#8211; and for a good reason.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s because you want to understand how people are feeling in your company so you can improve the culture and work environment.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wondering how you can do it?<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In this article, you\u2019ll discover 20 awesome employee engagement activities and ideas<\/strong> that you can implement right now. We promise you\u2019ll make more progress in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/employee-engagement-guide\/\">improving employee engagement<\/a> by using these ideas.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-here-s-the-list-of-20-employee-engagement-activities-and-ideas\"><strong>Here&#8217;s the List of 20 Employee Engagement Activities and Ideas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Salary transparency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage employees to learn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow pets at work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer free meal and snacks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Show appreciation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work from home opportunity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respect employees\u2019 ideas and thoughts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employees reward program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parental leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage fun activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexible work hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Special perks for loyal employees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attractive leave policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wellness programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage employees to be volunteer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adoption assistance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employee stock options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fitness programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Celebrate birthdays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Celebrate employees\u2019 milestones<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><strong>Free BONUS: <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/free-ebook-employee-engagement-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" this=\"\" entire=\"\" list=\"\" as=\"\" a=\"\" pdf.=\"\" in=\"\" new=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download this entire list as a PDF.<\/a> Easily save it on your computer for quick reference. Includes 5 bonus ideas and examples from real companies not found in this post.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-engagement-ideas\/#20_Employee_Engagement_Activities\" >20 Employee Engagement Activities<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-engagement-ideas\/#Idea_1_Salary_Transparency\" >Idea 1. Salary Transparency<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-engagement-ideas\/#Idea_2_Encourage_Employees_to_Learn\" >Idea 2: Encourage Employees to Learn<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-engagement-ideas\/#Idea_3_Allow_Pets_at_Work\" >Idea 3: Allow Pets at Work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-engagement-ideas\/#Idea_4_Offer_Free_Meal_and_Snacks\" >Idea 4: Offer Free Meal and Snacks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-engagement-ideas\/#Idea_5_Show_Appreciation\" >Idea 5: Show Appreciation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-engagement-ideas\/#Idea_6_Work_from_Home_Opportunity\" >Idea 6: Work from Home Opportunity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-engagement-ideas\/#Idea_7_Respect_Employees_Ideas_and_Thoughts\" >Idea 7: Respect Employees\u2019 Ideas and Thoughts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-engagement-ideas\/#Idea_8_Employees_Reward_Program\" >Idea 8: Employees Reward Program<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-engagement-ideas\/#Idea_9_Parental_Leave\" >Idea 9: Parental Leave<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-engagement-ideas\/#Idea_10_Encourage_Fun_Activities\" >Idea 10: Encourage Fun Activities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-engagement-ideas\/#Idea_11_Flexible_Work_Hours\" >Idea 11: Flexible Work Hours<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-engagement-ideas\/#Idea_12_Special_Perks_for_Loyal_Employees\" >Idea 12: Special Perks for Loyal Employees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-engagement-ideas\/#Idea_13_Attractive_Leave_Policy\" >Idea 13: Attractive Leave Policy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-engagement-ideas\/#Idea_14_Wellness_Programs\" >Idea 14: Wellness Programs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-engagement-ideas\/#Idea_15_Encourage_Employees_to_Be_Volunteer\" >Idea 15. Encourage Employees to Be Volunteer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-engagement-ideas\/#Idea_16_Adoption_Assistance\" >Idea 16: Adoption Assistance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-engagement-ideas\/#Idea_17_Employee_Stock_Options\" >Idea 17: Employee Stock Options<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-engagement-ideas\/#Idea_18_Fitness_Programs\" >Idea 18: Fitness Programs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-engagement-ideas\/#Idea_19_Celebrate_Birthdays\" >Idea 19: Celebrate Birthdays<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-engagement-ideas\/#Idea_20_Celebrate_Employees_Milestones\" >Idea 20: Celebrate Employees\u2019 Milestones<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-engagement-ideas\/#Employee_Engagement_FAQs\" >Employee Engagement FAQs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-engagement-ideas\/#Now_Its_Your_Turn\" >Now It\u2019s Your Turn<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-20-employee-engagement-activities\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Employee_Engagement_Activities\"><\/span><strong>20 Employee Engagement Activities<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wondering how to improve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/engagewith\/\">employee engagement<\/a>? Check out these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/how-to-improve-employee-engagement\/\">amazing employee engagement strategies and ideas<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-idea-1-salary-transparency\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Idea_1_Salary_Transparency\"><\/span><strong>Idea 1. Salary Transparency<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Discussing salaries with coworkers has long been considered one of the biggest offenses.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn\u2019t work anymore.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the most common concerns raised by employees are:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I\u2019m not getting paid fairly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A poor performer is getting paid more than me.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I want to quit because I\u2019m being paid low.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>What can be the solution?<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Salary Transparency.<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Salary transparency can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/ways-to-motivate-employees\/\">boost employee morale<\/a> as employees appreciate the openness about compensation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buffer has the concept of \u201cOpen Salaries.\u201d They have a simple formula to calculate salaries and they share this with the whole team. It makes the buffer an open company.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"596\" height=\"503\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/buffer-salaries.png\" alt=\"Buffer salary transparency\" class=\"wp-image-504132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/buffer-salaries.png 596w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/buffer-salaries-300x253.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/buffer-salaries-60x51.png 60w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/buffer-salaries-480x405.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-idea-2-encourage-employees-to-learn\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Idea_2_Encourage_Employees_to_Learn\"><\/span><strong>Idea 2: Encourage Employees to Learn<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to improve engagement levels, you need to show your employees that you&#8217;re here to help.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/why-team-coaching-is-important\/\">help in your employees\u2019 growth<\/a> by paying for online classes or courses, allowing them to attend workshops and events during workday hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hubspot provides ongoing learning opportunities like the Free Books Program, the Learn@HubSpot online platform, a mini-MBA Fellows program, HubTalks, workshops, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"871\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/hubspot-1.png\" alt=\"Hubspot learning program\" class=\"wp-image-504133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/hubspot-1.png 871w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/hubspot-1-300x181.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/hubspot-1-768x464.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/hubspot-1-60x36.png 60w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/hubspot-1-480x290.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 871px) 100vw, 871px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/free-ebook-employee-engagement-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/C0tkJ-T7VLkCEHW7P1dyUdDe_eUi97_ATyuCqX_1E2EsDKW8MhbvH7KFDs0ZYebHB5irMXe9y44T0Xw4uudJgBzZL2wmLphH47hZgQtEMFbbmZ8KSVw_JaHkZ9Nvlh8fq4f1W_fN\" alt=\"employee engagement ebook\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-idea-3-allow-pets-at-work\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Idea_3_Allow_Pets_at_Work\"><\/span><strong>Idea 3: Allow Pets at Work<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Allow pets in the office can help in reducing stress and making people friendlier. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/work-life-balance\/\">Work-life balance is valuable for employees<\/a>, and being able to bring one\u2019s dog or cat to work can help employees feel they are closer to achieving that balance.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bettercitiesforpets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Pets-Work-At-Work-Toolkit-MedRes.pdf\">Banfield\u2019s PAWrometer\u2122 shows<\/a> that 67% of employees believe pets help increase productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>InMobi allows pets at work. It all started when a top executive started bringing her pug Bella Boo to the office. Now Walter, the lab, and Becky, the cat, are a common fixture at the InMobi office. Today many employees bring dogs to work, especially on weekends.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"617\" height=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/inmobi.png\" alt=\"allow pets at work\" class=\"wp-image-504134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/inmobi.png 617w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/inmobi-300x221.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/inmobi-60x44.png 60w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/inmobi-480x353.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 617px) 100vw, 617px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-color has-text-color has-background has-medium-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#40adf0\"><strong><em>Employee Engagement Idea: Allow pets at work &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ctt.ac\/S7899\" target=\"_blank\" to=\"\" tweet=\"\" in=\"\" a=\"\" new=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click to Tweet<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-idea-4-offer-free-meal-and-snacks\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Idea_4_Offer_Free_Meal_and_Snacks\"><\/span><strong>Idea 4: Offer Free Meal and Snacks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThere\u2019s no such thing as a free lunch\u201d?&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These days, more businesses offer free lunches and snacks to their employees. Little perks like free lunch really make a big difference in how they feel about their company.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People want to work for a company that treats its employees well, and free lunches are a safe hint that the company is doing something right to keep employee relations thriving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Canva provides free lunch and snacks for their employees. They cook breakfast and lunch for people every day and make sure snacks, and drinks are always stocked. They also beautify the space with murals and indoor plants.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"585\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/cc_burger_day-tb-585x0-1.jpg\" alt=\"Canva free meal\" class=\"wp-image-504135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/cc_burger_day-tb-585x0-1.jpg 585w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/cc_burger_day-tb-585x0-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/cc_burger_day-tb-585x0-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/cc_burger_day-tb-585x0-1-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/cc_burger_day-tb-585x0-1-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/cc_burger_day-tb-585x0-1-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-idea-5-show-appreciation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Idea_5_Show_Appreciation\"><\/span><strong>Idea 5: Show Appreciation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can tell your colleagues, coworkers, and employees <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/employee-recognition-and-appreciation-ideas\/\">how much you value them<\/a> and their contribution any day of the year.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If someone on your team hits their monthly or quarterly goal, make it a win for your department or the whole company. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/celebrate-employees-milestones-and-work-anniversary\/\">Celebrate personal wins<\/a>. Announce it to the rest of the team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Legal Monkey\u2019s Appreciation Board allows every employee to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/employee-positive-feedback-examples\/\">write down comments and positive feedback<\/a> to fellow staff members.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/legal-monkeys.png\" alt=\"Legal Monkey\u2019s Appreciation Board\" class=\"wp-image-504136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/legal-monkeys.png 850w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/legal-monkeys-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/legal-monkeys-768x386.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/legal-monkeys-60x30.png 60w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/legal-monkeys-480x241.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-idea-6-work-from-home-opportunity\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Idea_6_Work_from_Home_Opportunity\"><\/span><strong>Idea 6: Work from Home Opportunity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s difficult to find the right balance between work and personal life to feel good that both areas are receiving enough attention.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Provide a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/work-life-balance\/\">work from home<\/a> scenario and flexible hours where employees with children or adults with hobbies are allowed the freedom to enjoy life to the fullest, but still get their work done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aha! is an entirely remote company. You get to work from where you are the happiest. With no opportunity to bump into folks around the office, it simply takes an intentional effort to connect.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"708\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/aha-1.png\" alt=\"Aha remote team\" class=\"wp-image-504138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/aha-1.png 708w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/aha-1-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/aha-1-60x32.png 60w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/aha-1-480x255.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 708px) 100vw, 708px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-idea-7-respect-employees-ideas-and-thoughts\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Idea_7_Respect_Employees_Ideas_and_Thoughts\"><\/span><strong>Idea 7: Respect Employees\u2019 Ideas and Thoughts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Asking your employees\u2019 thoughts on work-related matters shows that you respect and value their input. Plus, you could end up with some really great ideas that improve your business.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why not have a suggestion box in a common area where anyone can propose ideas? Or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/engagewith\/anonymous-feedback\/\">anonymous feedback<\/a> where people can submit their opinions?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>REI has created a user-friendly online \u201ccompany campfire\u201d that allows the retailer&#8217;s top managers to share their ideas and their employees to comment.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"958\" height=\"519\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/REI-1.png\" alt=\"REI company campfire\" class=\"wp-image-504139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/REI-1.png 958w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/REI-1-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/REI-1-768x416.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/REI-1-60x33.png 60w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/REI-1-480x260.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 958px) 100vw, 958px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-color has-text-color has-background has-medium-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#40adf0\"><strong><em>Employee Engagement Idea: Respect employees ideas\u2019 and thoughts &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ctt.ac\/qle26\" target=\"_blank\" to=\"\" tweet=\"\" in=\"\" a=\"\" new=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click to Tweet<\/a><\/em><\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-idea-8-employees-reward-program\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Idea_8_Employees_Reward_Program\"><\/span><strong>Idea 8: Employees Reward Program<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Create some healthy competition and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/engaging-remote-employees\/\">reward excellent performance with incentives<\/a> for successful goal achievement.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also try some non-monetary programs., such as certificates, trophy, days off, etc.&nbsp; According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/employee-incentive-statistics-blow-your-mind-alison-frey\/\">the Incentive Marketing Association<\/a>, 65% of employees prefer non-cash incentives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees can earn Zollars or &#8220;Zappos dollars&#8221; for participating in training by answering questions or volunteering to help out. &nbsp;This play money can be used to redeem Zappos branded schwag, such as a gym bag, desk fan, or water bottle, which is only sold through the company\u2019s internal Zollar Store.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"499\" height=\"357\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/zappos-1.png\" alt=\"Zappos reward program\" class=\"wp-image-504140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/zappos-1.png 499w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/zappos-1-300x215.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/zappos-1-60x43.png 60w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/zappos-1-480x343.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-idea-9-parental-leave\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Idea_9_Parental_Leave\"><\/span><strong>Idea 9: Parental Leave<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies are expanding and improving their parental leave policies in different ways. Increasing parental benefits for mothers and fathers has been shown to have positive outcomes for the employees, their families, and their employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>American Express recently announced that the company\u2019s U.S.-based regular full-time and part-time employees will be eligible for 20 weeks of paid parental leave.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"867\" height=\"639\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Amex-1.png\" alt=\"Amex parental leave\" class=\"wp-image-504142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Amex-1.png 867w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Amex-1-300x221.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Amex-1-768x566.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Amex-1-60x44.png 60w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Amex-1-480x354.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 867px) 100vw, 867px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-idea-10-encourage-fun-activities\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Idea_10_Encourage_Fun_Activities\"><\/span><strong>Idea 10: Encourage Fun Activities<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do something fun together. Playing something or other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-team-building-activities\/\">fun activities help people bond<\/a> with others on the team who they don\u2019t interact with on a daily basis and builds a better sense of community within your organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The response to Evernote\u2019s unique coffee program has been quite positive. Employees are reporting that by taking a \u201cbreak\u201d to make coffee for their coworkers, they were able to clear their heads, using a different part of their brains to get creative juices flowing.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"481\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/evernote-1.png\" alt=\"Evernote fun activities\" class=\"wp-image-504143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/evernote-1.png 481w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/evernote-1-249x300.png 249w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/evernote-1-60x72.png 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, 481px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-idea-11-flexible-work-hours\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Idea_11_Flexible_Work_Hours\"><\/span><strong>Idea 11: Flexible Work Hours<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/flexible-work-schedule\/\">A flexible daily schedule enables employees<\/a> to come to work early and go home early or stay late and arrive late. It allows employees to work when they accomplish most, feel freshest, and enjoy working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spotify employees have the option to swap traditional days off like Christmas for alternative days off of their choosing, like Yom Kippur, Easter, or Diwali.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"737\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/spotify-1.png\" alt=\"Spotify wfh option\" class=\"wp-image-504144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/spotify-1.png 737w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/spotify-1-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/spotify-1-60x35.png 60w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/spotify-1-480x279.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 737px) 100vw, 737px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/free-ebook-employee-engagement-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/1kdP4wVm6xTxygVQ25zcChDQ5GrdSJIbcB30YlFFSdmuJVK2e4cMUFVnQnstj2bRWEDB4FfX0XIBq729rppHvI-dW_wkg8I4vKQ4Yp194dnVGJXOeircgEK0RVaHHZ1YuRMbyyXn\" alt=\"employee engagement ebok\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-idea-12-special-perks-for-loyal-employees\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Idea_12_Special_Perks_for_Loyal_Employees\"><\/span><strong>Idea 12: Special Perks for Loyal Employees<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a company, you have to offer special perks to your old employees to make them happy and engaged. Your loyal employees are your most valuable assets and long service also needs to be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/employee-rewards-and-recognition-ideas\/\">properly recognized and rewarded<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Metis Communications, After you&#8217;ve worked for the company for four years, you get the fourth week of vacation every year, and after five years of employment, employees are eligible for Friday vacation days in the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"674\" height=\"386\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/metis-1.png\" alt=\"Metis Special Perks\" class=\"wp-image-504145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/metis-1.png 674w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/metis-1-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/metis-1-60x34.png 60w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/metis-1-480x275.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 674px) 100vw, 674px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-color has-text-color has-background has-medium-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#40adf0\"><strong><em>Employee Engagement Idea: Offer special perks to loyal employees &#8211;&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/ctt.ac\/5XS6W\" target=\"_blank\" in=\"\" a=\"\" new=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>C<\/em>lick to Tweet<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-idea-13-attractive-leave-policy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Idea_13_Attractive_Leave_Policy\"><\/span><strong>Idea 13: Attractive Leave Policy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your company\u2019s leave policy has to be compelling for both prospective and long-term employees. It&#8217;s also important that you structure it to reward tenure. Many studies show that when employees take time off, they\u2019re more productive because they\u2019ve had time to recharge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accenture India follows a leaving pooling system. \u2018Hours That Help\u2019 program, as it calls it, is an initiative that allows eligible employees, who have exhausted their paid time off (PTO), to receive additional leave through \u2018leave donation\u2019 by their colleagues.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"369\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/accenture-1-1-1024x369.png\" alt=\"Accenture leave policy\" class=\"wp-image-504146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/accenture-1-1-1024x369.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/accenture-1-1-300x108.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/accenture-1-1-768x277.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/accenture-1-1-60x22.png 60w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/accenture-1-1-480x173.png 480w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/accenture-1-1.png 1038w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-idea-14-wellness-programs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Idea_14_Wellness_Programs\"><\/span><strong>Idea 14: Wellness Programs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/mental-health-of-remote-employees\/\">Mentally and physically healthy employees<\/a> bring an array of benefits to the businesses they work for. The employer can offer compulsory employee training, staff seminars, or even work with a third-party provider offering a variety of programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cadence recognizes that parenting responsibilities continue and in fact grow as the children grow older. Cadence provides support at every stage of parenting, from baby-care to parenting counseling.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"639\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/codence-1.png\" alt=\"Cadence parenting program\" class=\"wp-image-504147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/codence-1.png 639w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/codence-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/codence-1-60x45.png 60w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/codence-1-480x361.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 639px) 100vw, 639px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-idea-15-encourage-employees-to-be-volunteer\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Idea_15_Encourage_Employees_to_Be_Volunteer\"><\/span><strong>Idea 15. Encourage Employees to Be Volunteer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Volunteering can be a life-changing experience and an important chance for employees to build new skills. Plus, it\u2019s a great way for your company to give back to the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bajaj Finserv encourages the employees to volunteer their time and skills to the betterment of the society they are a part of, whether as part of an organizational event like tree plantation or registering for a community event.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/life_2-2-1-1024x768-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-513213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/life_2-2-1-1024x768-1-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/life_2-2-1-1024x768-1-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/life_2-2-1-1024x768-1-1-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/life_2-2-1-1024x768-1-1-60x45.png 60w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/life_2-2-1-1024x768-1-1-480x360.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-idea-16-adoption-assistance\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Idea_16_Adoption_Assistance\"><\/span><strong>Idea 16: Adoption Assistance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many companies now offer adoption <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/employee-benefits-ideas-for-remote-workers\/\">benefits to employees.<\/a> If your company does not have an adoption assistance program, then build a program and help your employees who want to adopt a child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Snapchat gives an adoption reimbursement of up to $10,000. Adopting parents are also given 8 weeks of paid leave to bond with the new child.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"621\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/snapchat-1.png\" alt=\"Adoption Assistance\" class=\"wp-image-504149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/snapchat-1.png 621w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/snapchat-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/snapchat-1-60x34.png 60w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/snapchat-1-480x271.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 621px) 100vw, 621px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-idea-17-employee-stock-options\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Idea_17_Employee_Stock_Options\"><\/span><strong>Idea 17: Employee Stock Options<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many companies encourage employees to acquire ownership in the form of shares. These shares are allotted to the employees at a rate considerably lesser than the prevailing market rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may set aside up to 25% of compensation through payroll deductions to purchase Adobe Stock every six months that are at least 15% below the fair market value. The discounted price is locked in for a 24-month period.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"376\" height=\"453\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/adobe-1.png\" alt=\"Adobe stock option\" class=\"wp-image-504150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/adobe-1.png 376w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/adobe-1-249x300.png 249w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/adobe-1-60x72.png 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 376px) 100vw, 376px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-idea-18-fitness-programs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Idea_18_Fitness_Programs\"><\/span><strong>Idea 18: Fitness Programs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/workplace-fitness-challenges\/\">Fitness programs are one of the amazing ways to create a healthy office environment<\/a>. The goal is to create a culture where employees choose to live a healthier lifestyle. There are a variety of companies that provide fitness programs to their employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lululemon gives employees $25 twice per week to go to different workout classes. The company also offers employees access to local gyms, and even reimbursements if certain gyms aren&#8217;t covered in their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/employee-wellness-program\/\">wellness program.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/lululemon-2-1.png\" alt=\"Lululemon Fitness Program\" class=\"wp-image-504151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/lululemon-2-1.png 788w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/lululemon-2-1-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/lululemon-2-1-768x406.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/lululemon-2-1-60x32.png 60w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/lululemon-2-1-480x254.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-idea-19-celebrate-birthdays\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Idea_19_Celebrate_Birthdays\"><\/span><strong>Idea 19: Celebrate Birthdays<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Birthdays only come around once a year (obviously), so use them as an opportunity to make sure your employees feel special. Show them why they matter to you, why they\u2019re dear, and an indispensable part of the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Springworks celebrates <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/employee-birthday-celebration-ideas\/\">employees\u2019 birthdays<\/a>. The cake is an added incentive for the team spread across three floors to get together.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"463\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/birthday-1.png\" alt=\"celebrates employees\u2019 birthdays\" class=\"wp-image-504152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/birthday-1.png 463w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/birthday-1-278x300.png 278w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/birthday-1-60x65.png 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 463px) 100vw, 463px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-color has-text-color has-background has-medium-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#40adf0\"><strong><em>Employee Engagement Idea: Celebrate employees\u2019 birthdays &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ctt.ac\/J355K\" target=\"_blank\" to=\"\" tweet=\"\" in=\"\" a=\"\" new=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click to Tweet<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-idea-20-celebrate-employees-milestones\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Idea_20_Celebrate_Employees_Milestones\"><\/span><strong>Idea 20: Celebrate Employees\u2019 Milestones<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/celebrate-employees-milestones-and-work-anniversary\/\">Celebrating an employee\u2019s milestone or work anniversary<\/a> can make them feel how valuable they are. While there is no need to throw a party or disrupt the entire workday, a few resourceful gestures will go a long way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UrbanBound throws employees a jacket ceremony and celebration, which involves a friendly Pictionary match, drinks, and dinner. A tradition from day one, the company plans on maintaining it even as its staff continues to grow. 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Use them freely at your next team meeting.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1603855059468\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are some employee engagement ideas?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">In this article, you\u2019ll find 20 employee engagement activities (mentioned above).<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1629095710067\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are some top employee engagement apps?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/best-employee-engagement-apps\/\">Here, you&#8217;ll find the best employee engagement apps<\/a> to implement in your 2026 strategy.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-now-it-s-your-turn\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Now_Its_Your_Turn\"><\/span><strong>Now It\u2019s Your Turn<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You just accessed 20 employee engagement ideas. Whether you implement two or all 20 ideas, you\u2019re showing the people you care about cultivating a better workplace every day.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>What employee engagement activities do you use in your company? Let us know in the comment section.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><strong>Free BONUS: <a \"=\"\" aria-label=\"Download this entire list as a PDF. (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/free-ebook-employee-engagement-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\">Download this entire list as a PDF.<\/a> Easily save it on your computer for quick reference. 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