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Seriously, who doesn\u2019t love Halloween? There\u2019s something for everyone whther it is costumes, games, scares, and of course tricks and treats! It\u2019s definitely no longer a holiday just for children so getting your office in on the fun is a win-win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember the saying about all work and no play? Multiple studies have proven that making sure employee morale is a priority is good for your bottom line . Happy employees are more productive; they are more willing to foster teamwork and are more loyal to their company. And really, who says work has to be boring anyway?
It really doesn\u2019t take much effort to celebrate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most everyone in our office already decorates their cubicles and work areas. Add a few decorations and some music in the breakroom (think Thriller, Sympathy for the Devil, Zombie, Werewolves of London and of course Monster Mash) and you\u2019re all set. If you have a TV in a common area you could stream some scary movies (stick to the old classics like Frankenstein and Dracula rather than newer ones like Halloween and Friday the 13th which might not be for everyone due to their gore, violence and adult themes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spring for lunch that day or have a pot luck so everyone can bring in their best Halloween themed dish. Candy is of course a MUST! Make sure there\u2019s something for everyone so keep in mind any dietary restrictions your employees might have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everyone loves some healthy competition. Have a contest for the most creative costume, best Halloween dessert or scariest decorations and give the winners a prize. If you have some employees that aren\u2019t comfortable dressing up or just want to give everyone a chance at a prize, you can always put everyone\u2019s name into a raffle and give away some gift cards or a coupon for a free lunch from one of the local take-out places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whatever you do to celebrate in your office, \u201cdon\u2019t be scared\u201d to have fun.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Seriously, who doesn\u2019t love Halloween? 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