2. Lori DuBenske, PhD Center for Health Enhancement Systems Studies

3. Sources of Burnout High-Stress times with no “down” times Emotional work Big consequences for failure Demands for efficiency lead to isolation Lack of recognition

4. Employee morale Sense of togetherness through difficult time Enjoyment at work Values: Encourage creativity, innovation and fun at work Recognition for quality work

5. “Sunshine Committee” Opportunity for fun activities at work Chance to be social, silly, supportive Fun activities Employee recognition Personal development

6. Committee members a.k.a. “Sun Beams” 5-6 staff members meet 4-5 times per year to plan activities Volunteers Humor Creativity

7. Monthly Recognition Awards Mighty Thor Survivor Nothing Short of Amazing Candy for all Nominees

8. Activities Tied to holidays/time of year to help identify theme Food During work day Low cost Collaborative

9. Conversation Hearts Poetry Team meeting activity Teams of 2-3 Provide 10 hearts Create Poem Share with group

10. St. Patty’s Day Potato Bar Pre-baked potatoes (warm in crock-pots) Sour Cream Butter Salsa Onions/Chives Cheese Broccoli Bacon bits Chili Olives Other???? DESSERT GREEN Potato WINS a PRIZE!!!

11. Egg Hunt Team meeting activity Pick Egg from Box Most have some candy “Special” Egg Wins Prize

12. Cinco de Mayo Taco Bar Tortillas (soft/hard) Meat (warm in crock-pots) Beans Salsa Sour Cream Diced Onions Lettuce Avocado/Guacamole Diced Tomatoes Cheese Olives Chips Other???? DESSERT

13. Happy Hour Relax outside on nice day After work at nearby location

14. Sundae Bar Ice cream Whipped cream Chocolate sauce Carmel, hot fudge, strawberry toppings Whipped cream Nuts Crushed Oreos Cherries Fruit Other???

15. Hallo-Wii-n Bowling Tourny

16. STRIKE! !!

17. Chili Feast Chili (warm in crock-pot) Cheese Sour cream Onions Cilantro Oyster crackers Fritos Bread Cornbread Chips/Crackers Other??? DESSERT

18. Holiday Cookie Exchange Sign-up a week ahead Let people know how many sets of cookies and # per set (based on number participating) Best if sets in individual packages (i.e., baggies) Drop-off in morning and someone puts together plates w/ one of each kind

19. White Elephant Gift Exchange Make New Friends… Share the Love…

20. “Happy Snaps” Photo Board

21. “Family Refrigerator”

22. Project Boards

23. Other ideas Popcorn day Sandwich bar Pancake breakfast Walking Personal Fact Bingo

24. But How Do We Pay for It? Late Fees Donations Keep it Cheap!

25. Success is… knowing when to stop and play