Summer is almost here; the days are getting warmer and longer, and flip flops are making their yearly comeback. If you’re stuck in the office with no sign of the beach (apart from your computer desktop image), then you’ll need to find some other ways of bringing summer into the office. Here are 12 simple ways to do just that:
1. Ice cream break!
Swap the boozy happy hour for a team ice cream outing. Ice cream makes everyone happy.
.@360LiveMedia surprised the @NRFnews office with an Ice Cream Party today! #360Love #HappyFriday pic.twitter.com/6XrZ0YV98L
— NRF Foundation (@NRFFoundation) April 29, 2016
2. Plan a team BBQ
First of Many Barbecues today here at the South Coast office. Glorious sunshine on the Marina! #BBQ pic.twitter.com/aTalIjSuN3
— Enabling Exceptional Customer Experiences (@alliants) May 6, 2016
3. Alfresco Working
Why not swap your desk for an outside working area?
https://twitter.com/DurhamSUdev/status/728262113983115264
4. Change up the commute
Cycle, walk or even scooter to work in the sun to avoid cramped and sweaty public transport!
https://twitter.com/respectsbiebers/status/728111744862715904
5. Water & liquids.. stay hydrated
Make sure to stay hydrated in the warmer months.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BFGk8CSHvbo/
6. Start earlier, leave earlier
Why not get to the office early so you can leave a little earlier than usual to catch the last of the sun?
Best choice I made today was leaving the office early to come sunbathe in the garden! #tanning #sun ☀️😎👙
— Claire Amelia (@claireamelia24) May 19, 2014
7. Stock the fridge
Drinks, yogurts, fruit and snacks will keep you motivated when the sun’s out!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BFIFqL5xx5m/
8. Sports days aren’t just for school kids!
Why not organise an office sports day to get your team out and energised?
We've been raising money for @sportrelief in the office today by holding our very own sports day! #SportRelief pic.twitter.com/B4TqJz2gJB
— True Telecom (@TrueTelecom) March 18, 2016
9. Brighten up the office with flowers
https://www.instagram.com/p/BFLHpLyrH-m/
10. Get the fans blasting and the windows open
There’s nothing worse than a stagnant office, so get some air circulation going to keep things fresh, and you all pepped up.
I refuse to turn on the air conditioner yet. Fans on & windows open it is! Reminds me of the 90s. 😂
— Sammie Stroud (@sammie_stroud) April 26, 2016
11. Hawaiian Shirt Day
Turn every Friday into Hawaiian Shirt Day.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BBGFoN3ypGc/
12. Get the summer tunes blasting
Swap the regular radio station for a carefully selected playlist of chilled, summer songs.
https://play.spotify.com/user/spotify/playlist/103Zi2NG06F9qimASDrszv
Have you got any other ways to bring summer into the workplace? Let us know in the comments below.
Main image credit: Shutterstock
