Summer means vacation vibes — and often, a drop in energy.
Hot days can easily translate into lower productivity, as people dream of seaside escapes and long weekends. To bring a bit of energy back and counterbalance the heat, here are some light-hearted engagement ideas. We hope they’ll inspire you!
1. Summer Hours
Allow teams to start earlier and finish earlier, or offer shorter Fridays. Productivity increases when people feel their personal time is respected.
2. Ice Bar at the Office
Set up a mini ice bar where employees can enjoy free ice cream throughout the day. You can install a freezer stocked with a variety of flavors.
3. Friday Happy Hour
Host Happy Hour sessions on the last working day of the week with cold drinks, snacks, and of course… ice cream. Informal gatherings help strengthen team bonds.
4. “Where I Work From” Summer Edition
Encourage employees to post photos of their remote work locations (terrace, garden, mountains, beach). Turn it into a fun internal contest with votes and small prizes.
5. Summer Skill Swap
Organize short peer-to-peer sessions where colleagues exchange skills — from Excel tricks to photography or storytelling. A relaxed hour of learning and connecting.
6. Outdoor Movie Night
Host open-air movie screenings on a big screen. Add snacks like popcorn, nachos, and, yes — ice cream.
7. Collaborative Summer Playlist
Create a team Spotify playlist: each colleague adds one summer song that gives them energy. Use it during breaks, video calls, or in common spaces.
8. Micro Tours (virtual or in person)
Organize short guided tours through hidden spots in your city or country. Include remote employees with digital versions.
9. Summer Ideathon
Launch a quick-impact internal idea contest (e.g., “How can we reduce repetitive tasks?”). Let people vote internally, implement fast, and enjoy the collective wins.
10. “Your Summer in 3 Photos”
At the end of the month, invite colleagues to submit three photos capturing their summer — personal or professional. Put them together in an internal collage to create a genuine moment of connection.
📩 Curious how the Co-Factor integrated HR platform can help your team boost employee engagement this summer? Request a personalized demo and let’s build something meaningful together.
