If you’re the boss or decision maker, reward your employees.Įmployee recognition boosts happiness and happy workers are 12% more productive.Teaching your children compassion and kindness for others is one of the best things you can give them. Sharing your expertise can impact their personal development and boost their confidence especially if it is someone who seems reluctant to ask for help.
Check in with someone you've not spoken to for a while.ĭoing so can help to energise them and spread positive vibes. Or, if you both cycle or walk to work, offer to accompany them on their journey.
#Random acts of kindness professional
Like or share a workmate's social post.ĭoing so can help to broaden their professional network and shows your support. Receiving a compliment triggers the same area in the brain as receiving cash. Give a colleague an unexpected compliment. It could be the queue for the drinks machine, watercooler, photocopier, or anything. Lending a hand can help to spread a positive attitude. It doesn't have to be related to your role. Network on a colleague's behalf by connecting them with a work-related contact. Giving an encouraging note could boost both their mood and profile. Leave a LinkedIn recommendation for a colleague.
Whether it's on Zoom or in-person, a public show of appreciation means a lot and is a real confidence boost. Give someone a compliment during a meeting. Showering someone with unexpected praise shows that you appreciate and acknowledge them, whoever they are. You might never see them, but you benefit from their hard work. Actively listening helps you to understand and communicate better. Listen to a colleague.Īsk open-ended questions. It could be the new recruit or that person from the accounting team you always smile at in the lift. Speak to someone you've never spoken to before. It doesn't have to be a five-course meal - you could simply eat your packed lunches together outdoors. This will promote the concept of working together to achieve company goals. Just remember to write the order down so you remember who's "sweet enough already"! 9. Volunteer to make a round of tea.Įspecially if you’re the boss and it’s usually someone else making you one. Gain a quality team-building experience by volunteering for a local soup kitchen, animal shelter, or favourite charity. Make a difference in your local community. Listening to music can reduce anxiety, blood pressure, and pain and improve mood and mental alertness. Share your favourite song with a colleague.
#Random acts of kindness for free
Just imagine how pleasantly surprised you'd be to get your skinny latte for free it’s a great way to encourage the act of paying it forward in the workplace. Pay for the person behind you in the coffee shop. Leave motivational messages on sticky notes in random places.įor example, on the bathroom mirror, vending machine, lift, and on the water cooler. Say good morning.Īcknowledging people makes them feel welcome, and you never know where it might lead as a conversation starter. Whether it's work-related to inspire them or your favourite fiction to entertain them, the choice is yours. Giving kudos to a colleague by complimenting them to their boss takes the good deed to the next level. Sing a colleague's praises to their boss. Whether you are the boss, the new intern, or the office cleaner, acts of kindness will improve the working environment for everyone.Ģ5 random acts of kindness in the workplaceġ. So, without further ado, here are some acts of kindness ideas to help you make kindness the norm in your workplace, not just on this year’s Random Acts of Kindness Day, but all year long. Seeing people perform acts of kindness inspires us to perform a kind act ourselves.
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