At Ignition Group, our people are at the core of everything we do. We believe that creating a fun, engaging workplace is key to creating success and building strong teams. This September, we put that philosophy into action with a jam-packed month of activities created to inspire joy, connection and teamwork.
Let’s take a look back at the good vibes that filled our buildings this September and see why having fun in the workplace is so important for growth, innovation and connection.
- Games on the floor: Sparking team spirit
September kicked off with our Games on the Floor and what a blast it was! Creating some excitement on our Contact Centre floors, our Ignitioners played stack the cup, magnetic darts and musical hula hoops which brought plenty of laughs and fun. The games gave Ignitioners the chance to work together, build team spirit and win some delicious treat filled goodie bags. Experiences like these improve collaboration and create moments of joy in the middle of an ordinary day.
- Rising Stars: Shining the spotlight on talent
This month, our Rising Stars initiative put the spotlight on some awesome talents within our team. Recognising our new Ignitioners’ hard work not only lifts everyone’s spirits but also inspires them to aim higher and achieve even more. By celebrating and acknowledging each other, we create an environment where growth and success can really shine!
- Birthday Surprises: Celebrating milestones
Nothing spreads joy like a birthday surprise! This month, we celebrated Ignitioners with our Birthday Surprises initiative, reminding us that every milestone is cause for a celebration. This month, birthday guys and girls were surprised at their desks with cake and the opportunity to pick a secret gift. These gifts include Pick n Pay vouchers, Volcano speakers, headphones and movie vouchers. Whether it’s cake or gifts, birthdays at work remind us that our teams support not only our work wins but our personal ones too. Hip, hip, hooray!
- Team of the Week: Celebrating collaboration
In recognition of standout performances, our Team of the Week shines a spotlight on departments that went above and beyond in the week. Every week this month, the winning teams were treated to delicious breakfasts with members of our leadership team. Acknowledging achievements made together create a sense of pride and reminds us of the importance of teamwork. Celebrating teamwork encourages everyone to work together towards our shared success.
- Snack Attack Friday: Connecting over treats
Our monthly Snack Attack Fridays continued in September. This month we had DUNKED onsite who offered a delicious selection of sweet treats including chocolate and caramel donuts and waffles along with soft-serve ice cream and milkshakes at discounted prices for our Ignitioners. More than just a treat, this initiative provides some downtime for Ignitioners to chat, relax and take a break together while having a treat, sparking connections that don’t always happen in the office.
- Heritage Day: Honouring our diversity
We celebrated Heritage Day; a day all Ignitioners look forward to! In true Ignition style, we embraced the rich cultural diversity within our teams. From dressing up in traditional outfits to having a boerie roll with colleagues in the Piazza, everyone got the opportunity to chat and sing along with the amazing Angel M, a local singer who performed at our event. By celebrating our heritage, we honour the unique outlooks and traditions that shape our company culture.
- Skyfall: Sunshine and good vibes in Spring
We closed out the month with Skyfall Friday, a monthly gathering filled with sunshine, laughter and good vibes as the sun sets. This event was a perfect opportunity to take a breather, recharge and connect with teammates over some biltong, drinks and a boerie roll. Skyfall Fridays give our Ignitioners time to unwind in the middle of the month and chat to people from all over the business, often inspiring some creative ideas away from their desks
The importance of fun in the workplace
At Ignition, we know that fun isn’t just a nice-to-have but an essential part of building successful teams. Here’s why:
- Strengthens teams’ bonds: Having time with your teams and creating light-hearted moments help build stronger relationships, creating a workplace where teamwork and collaboration thrives.
- Boosts your moods: Fun activities and regular celebrations improve overall satisfaction and make the office a place people love being in.
- Inspires creativity: A relaxed and pleasant setting allows for innovation, giving team members time to think outside the box and come up with new ideas and ways to work.
- Reinforces our company culture: Fun is an important part of our values – it shows that we value joy, inclusion and a positive environment where everyone can grow and also have a good time.
As we look back at September, we’re reminded of how vital joy and connection are to our culture at Ignition. Our people are and always will be, our greatest asset. By prioritising fun, we create an environment where everyone can thrive, ideas flourish and success follows. Here’s to more fun-filled moments as we head into the final stretch of the year – let’s keep the good vibes going!
