Fun and (Mostly) FREE Ways to Boost Employee Morale Sammi Curless Carmen Martinez

Origin  2008 City Council goal to retain staff during the “great recession”  Employee committee formed to develop suggestions  Keep morale up in a time of no raises and downsizing  No impact on the City’s general fund

Events  Organized BY EMPLOYEES FOR EMPLOYEES! o Employees dedicated to improving morale o Volunteer members; not “volun- told”  At least one event per month o Members and departments host events o Casual Day!

Event Ideas Food always helps!  Recoup costs; any profit goes to MBA Involve ALL employees  Host events at other facilities  Work with supervisors to encourage attendance

Themed events  Focus on seasons, sporting events, holidays  Competition!  Special guest appearances by city’s personalities  City Management  Mascots Toot Your Own Horn

Event Examples Holiday Sweater Contest AND Holiday Karaoke! Full support by City Management

Spring Peeps Diorama Contest

Promote worthwhile causes!

Promote City Initiatives 2014 New City Brand Kick-Off

What’s in our future? Social media - #AviMBA Support community initiatives Local business community engagement Promote the City’s new brand Opportunities for families to participate and HAVE FUN!

Fun and (Mostly) FREE Ways to Boost Employee Morale Sammi Curless Carmen Martinez