A lot of workers enjoy team related activities. These activities ordinarily take place on an employee’s time away from work and participation is totally voluntary in nature.
Even though the sports team is not part of an staff member’s regular work duties, when the team or activity is associated with the company, the company may be held liable in the event of an employee injury.
If the activity brings with it a risk of injury, it is necessary to address the possible risk and liability issues with the correct company department. Furthermore talk with your organization’s workers’ compensation carrier and/or legal counsel.
• Organize summer softball or volleyball teams, a winter ski outing, fall and winter smoke free bowling teams, a spring golf tournament, summer walks, etc.
• Give handouts and catalogs from area Parks and Recreation departments and county park organizations so staff can take advantage of community leagues, trips and offerings.
• Invite an official from among the above organizations to speak at a business brown bag event, or invite an area Parks and Recreation instructor to provide a demonstration of a new class offering.
Family Friendly Activities
Periodically offer activities which may be taken home and shared with the entire family. Ideas for these include –
• Television Free Week (usually in April) – Create a chart for the kids to use to record their TV-free participation.
• Offer a certificate to whoever who is TV-free for a week.
• If possible, offer several prizes (but not video rental certificates, video games or other TV-related items) for related categories, such as less than 5 hours of Television, no video games for a week, etc.
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