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Employee health and wellness: what HR can do
A practical set of physical, mental, and financial wellbeing initiatives that fit most budgets, plus safety basics every employer should have.
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Wellness
Art and craft workshop
A guided session of painting, floor art, origami, or DIY crafts that lets people relax and create something together.
- Duration
- 90-120 minutes
- Group size
- 10-50 people
- Budget
- Low to medium ($6-$14 per person)
- How often
- Quarterly
Benefits
- A calm, creative break that reduces stress.
- Helps people who prefer quieter activities to join in.
- Produces a team artwork or décor for the office.
What you need
- An instructor or a clear video tutorial.
- Materials for each person: paper, paints, brushes, markers, glue, or origami sheets.
- Tables, aprons, newspapers to protect surfaces, and cleaning supplies.
- Music and a display wall.
How to run it - step by step
- 1
Choose a craft that suits beginners and gather identical kits.
- 2
Set up tables with materials and demonstrate the first step.
- 3
Let people create at their own pace, with helpers walking around.
- 4
Invite everyone to add their piece to a shared wall or board.
- 5
Take a gallery walk and share what each person made.
Variations
- Collaborative mural: each person paints a tile that joins into one picture.
- Floor art for festivals made by teams in the office entrance.
- Online: kits couriered to home with a live guide.
Mistakes to avoid
- Complex crafts that frustrate beginners.
- Too few materials per person.
- Leaving no time to display and appreciate the work.
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