Bring some Sunshine to the Office

Do your employees have a case of the Winter Blues? If your business is located in New England like ours is, there is a really good chance you and your employees have had enough of the snow, ice and freezing temperatures. Winter in New England and the northern states  can be a very tough four months, making everyone feel more sluggish, unmotivated and 'blue'. So how can a business owner help their employees get through this long, dark season? Bring a little light into the office!
Here's some ways you can do this:

1. Throw an office Luau - Bring the beach to you! Have everyone bring in their favorite summer foods and drinks, decorate the office with palm trees, tropical flowers, etc., and allow everyone to wear a Hawaiian shirt! 

2. Add more greenery - Does the normal office decor need some sprucing up? Plants can really enhance the look of the office, and may enhance the moods of your employees!

3. Happy Hour - It says it all in the name. Treat your employees out to happy hour one afternoon. It is great team bonding time where everyone can relax and enjoy themselves outside of the office they sit in all day long.

4. Provide gym memberships - Offer to pay for employee gym memberships so they can beat the winter weight gain! Exercising is not only good for you, but it can raise your spirits if you've been feeling down, and that may be just what some of your employees need!

Try one of these ideas out this coming week to help your employees get through what is left of winter. 
Don't worry....spring is just around the corner!