How to keep your staff motivated over summer

3. Instead, give them something to look forward to

Help break up the monotony of your employees’ work by giving them some fun events to look forward to.

Eastwood elaborates: “Fundraising is a great way of keeping spirits high in the office during and after the summer period. Working as a team to raise money for a charity not only improves team morale but it also increases employee dedication to a company based on their ethical values.”

There are also lots of different sporting events occurring over the summer months, such as Wimbledon, the Tour de France and The Athletics World Championships. This is something you can encourage anyone to get involved in. “Even if someone isn’t particularly sporty you can always encourage a bit of celebration by taking part in a sweepstake and decorating their desk accordingly,” she continues. “Allowing staff to watch major sporting events as a social occasion, such was the Wimbledon final, injects a sense of fun and helps to make people feel valued and part of a team.”