National Hug Day
The Benefits of National Hug Day to Workplace Relations
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National hug day... Looking to spread the joy of a good therapeutic hug? Though we don't often think of the office as an appropriate place for physical contact, hugging is a great way of providing support and encouragement. When done correctly, hugging can be beneficial to office moral, increasing employee confidence and creating a positive work environment. National Hug Day is the perfect time of the year to introduce hugging into an office. The annual event is celebrated every January 21 in the United States, Germany, Russia, Canada, China, Australia and other parts of the world.
The point of National Hug Day is to encourage non-sexual physical contact.
Getting everyone to step outside of their shells and spread some warmth and concern for their fellow man. In more formal workplaces, hugging may not be acceptable but the purpose of the holiday can still be shared. Memorabilia items that celebrate the holiday such as pins can be given out for staff to wear to turn the work day into a casual dress day. The event is also a chance to celebrate employee achievements, so throw an employee appreciation event for the staff and their families.
Get the point across that employee dedication is valuable eg on National Hug Day.
Here are some pamper and employee appreciation ideas to do just this:
- Give everyone a custom shirt or other item featuring the company logo and some form of hugging.
- Pen & pencil set in a hard plastic case, wrapped with a “wall graphic” with wording:
“The writing is on the wall” You are one of the great CONTRIBUTORS to our success
Printing on case.
- Brushstrokes computer brush, memo clip and pen stand (excludes pen) – in white with message. “Our company cleans up when it comes to great staff” – Thanks for your contribution
- Wooden yo-yo with message …”Some days you’re up and some days you’re down…..but you always carry a smile with you….Thank you”.
- A small pack of cards in a box with motivational messages.
- Have a bit of fun in the sun. It’s time for you to relax and take a bit of time out.
- Sunglass holders for car visor.
- Happy Holidays card with scan radio for music to your ears.
- Stress ball, a chamomile tea bag, a brown paper bag for hyperventilation…..a tongue in cheek humorous approach to the new year
- Brainteaser game…
To be sure of winning…invent your own game and (never tell any other player the rules).
- A memo clip with a message: “Whoever I am and whatever I’m doing, some kind of excellence is within my reach”.
- Red candle with message for National Hug Day:
“Whatever you are doing…..Love yourself for doing it” Thaddeus Goals
- Push type ball point pen with carabineer.
- Small notelets or notebook containing company logo and motivational message on the front, wrapped in cellophane with tag.
- Thumbs up flexible steel rule (tape measure) with keyring.
- Small box & message to present gift with message “We’ve measured you’re performance and discovered that you really measure up….Well done, keep it up”
Mini pencil with wooden head ( a cat smiling) with a message like “You’re the cats whiskers” OR
“We think you’re just purrrrrfect”
- Lip ice in a box with a message…” a little something to pamper the lips that smile all year round”, on lip shaped card.
- A key ring with a LED light. “You shine a little light in our lives”.
- A sachet of relaxing foam bath with a message “Take a little time out later…..have a bubble bath and take a deep breath….the year’s nearly over”. Happy Holidays.
- A wallet size laminated calendar with holidays highlighted.
- A mini front desk survival kit with a small packet of tissues, an eye drop ampoule, a peppermint and a small bottle of mineral water with clever wording and packaging.
- A stress ball, “Sometimes a little squeeze helps the stress levels”.
A pack of tea (10 teabags) …….”Sit back and have a cuppa on us”
- A miniature love palm on National Hug Day.
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