Fun Tip #53: Host occasional photo or video contests

Employee engagement is extremely crucial in office — you’re not working with robots, after all. Given everyone owns a smartphone today, it would be a terrific idea to hold photo or video contests for them.

The benefits, of course, are manifold. For starters, it’s a form of art, which means they will be encouraged to think creatively.

Secondly, gratification for employees can come in more ways than one. You could make it a competition and offer small prizes, or upload it on the company blog. Or better yet, if they're really good, you could even make it a part of your branding in the subsequent projects, which will certainly make their day — if not their year!

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