fun and (mostly) free ways to boost employee morale sammi curless carmen martinez
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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 moraleo Volunteer members; not
“volun-told”
At least one event per montho Members and departments
host eventso 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
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!