Thankfully, there are lots of ways you can brighten up the office and keep your employees cheerful and productive during the holiday season. With these techniques, your office will not only thrive during the holidays; you’ll create a sense of appreciation that will keep employee satisfaction high well into the new year.

Courtesy of the Montgomery County office cleaning pros at Spotless Commercial Cleaning, here are some tips for fostering a festive office.

Stage some friendly competitions.

Make the holiday season special by shaking up the usual grind with some fun contests. You might purchase wrapping paper and bows and have your employees compete for best decorated cubicle. Or you can take a holistic approach: Purchase step-counters for your employees and see who can walk the most by Christmas. The prize: a gift certificate to a local restaurant or masseuse. Your employees will appreciate your efforts to liven things up for the holidays!

Have an ugly sweater day.

What’s the holiday season without ugly sweaters? Bring some badly dressed fun into your office by setting aside a day to wear the cheesiest sweaters your employees can find. Everyone will have a good laugh, and for offices that usually adhere to strict dress codes, everyone will appreciate a day to dress down.

Do a gift exchange.

A pollyanna gift exchange is the classic way to fill your office with holiday cheer – but keep in mind that expectations should be made clear. After all, there’s nothing worse than purchasing a coworker a new stapler and receiving an expensive gadget in return.

The key is setting a price limit; $20 or $25 is a good number. You might even impose a theme: Everyone must buy a gag gift or the funniest coffee mug they can find. Remember: If you’re the boss and you decide to give a small gift to everyone, make sure that everyone receives the same gift. Give bigger gifts to employees with whom you’re friendlier in private.

Pamper your employees a little.

Of course, you might choose to give your employees the gift of bringing in a masseuse or a yoga instructor, allowing them to take a break from their stressful schedules for some needed relaxation. Trust us, your employees will take note of your efforts to make the office merrier and be that much more devoted to your company.

Allow your employes flexible scheduling.

Around this time of year, there’s little doubt most of your employees are busy in their personal lives. Shopping for gifts, visiting family, and celebrating religious traditions are what make December special!

As a result, giving your employees the freedom to work from home or set their own hours during holiday weeks will make their lives a lot easier – and make them more productive during the most distracting time of year.

Spruce the place up!

We at Spotless Commercial Cleaning in Montgomery County can’t emphasize the value of a clean office enough. Make your employees’ holidays more cheerful with clean surfaces, gleaming floors, and germ-free kitchen areas by enlisting our office cleaning services! Without a doubt, everyone will appreciate it!

Want more office tips? Check out our post on the benefits of keeping office plants!