Effective Strategies to Keep Your Employees Engaged this Holiday Week

Holiday weeks are hard.  And as we all know, Labor day is just the beginning of holidays and potential interruptions to our weekly routine.  

But the good news is that we can use these next few weeks as a starting point.  Starting this week let’s commit to preparing for holiday weeks, so that we can focus on keeping our team engaged even during a week that is anything but routine. 

Here are some effective strategies to keep employees engaged during a holiday week:

• Holiday-Themed Activities: Organize fun, team-building activities related to the holiday theme. This doesn’t have to be something BIG.  It can be as simple as a tasting for a new dish, or a quick holiday-themed dessert before the shift. 

• Recognition and Rewards: Acknowledge and reward the hard work and dedication of your employees. Small tokens of appreciation like gift cards, extra time off, or public recognition can go a long way, especially for those employees who show up when we need them the most!

• Open Communication: Keep the lines of communication open. Discuss the importance of the work they are doing and how it supports the company's goals, even during a holiday week.

• Incentive Programs: Implement short-term incentive programs to maintain motivation, such as a bonus for completing specific tasks or meeting holiday week targets.

As FOODIFY experts, we believe that it is important to set realistic expectations and targets for our team on these holiday weeks.  By being mindful and focused on our team engagement, these weeks aren’t just something we survive, they are part of moving our business forward to a more profitable result!

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