Recognizing and celebrating your employees on their special day can make a huge positive impact on how your employees view their workplace. Better yet, having the opportunity to celebrate birthdays alongside fellow team members is a great way to foster a strong company culture!ย
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Our team at Epoch has come up with a list of virtual and in-person ideas to make your employeesโ birthdays memorable.ย
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Checklist
๐ Decide on a budget and keep it in mind when planning festivities
๐ Keep celebrations consistent and equal for all employees
๐ Gather employee information ahead of time (eg. sending out an employee survey during onboarding)
๐ Determine key celebration logistics: are activities virtual or in-person? Does every employee get their own birthday event or will there be one big celebration at the end of each month?
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Virtual Ideas:ย
๐ Send an employee care box including company swag such as T-shirts, coffee mugs, and water bottles.
โ๏ธ Send them an electronic gift card for their favorite cafe.
๐ณ Make a donation on their behalf to a charity of their choice.
๐ฅ Have multiple birthdays in the same month? Plan a virtual happy hour on Zoom with the team and learn how to make cocktails to celebrate.
๐ Create a custom video with personalized messages from the team.
๐ง Order sweets, such as cupcakes, cookies, or donuts, to their home from a local bakery, or use an online delivery service such as Crumbl.
๐ค Gather the entire team on Zoom and sing the Happy Birthday Song!ย
๐ Email them an UberEats voucher and let them order their own birthday lunch.
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In-Person Ideas:ย
๐ Decorate their office space with balloons, confetti, and streamers.
๐น Organize a happy hour or birthday dinner with your team at a nearby bar or restaurant.
๐ Surprise them with fun goodies at their desk, such as swag, candies, or chocolate.
๐ทย Leave a note or birthday card on their desk signed by the entire team.
๐ Have multiple birthdays in the same month? Throw an office pizza party at the end of the month to celebrate all employees together!ย
๐ Give your employee a birthday hat or birthday pin to wear for the day.
๐ Decorate the office lunchroom and offer cake for all employees to enjoy! Consider dietary restrictions at your workplace to accommodate everyoneโs needs.
๐ฑ Arrange a team outing, such as a hike or walk, after work hours or on the weekend.
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