Office Bulletin Board Ideas to Boost Productivity

What is a Bulletin Board?

• A physical or digital board is used to share important information in the workplace.

• Serve as a one-stop information shop, gathering important information in one convenient place.

• Help employees stay in the loop about company news, events, and updates.

• Encourage employees to participate and engage with the company culture.

Employee of the Month showcase

• Celebrate outstanding employees with a “Employee of the Month” section to boost morale and motivation.

• Encourage friendly competition and recognize employee achievements.

Team spotlight

• Highlight different teams each month to promote unity and understanding of how each team contributes to the company.

• Encourage employees to appreciate each other’s roles and work together more effectively.

The Buddy-up Board

• Pair up participants and post the matches.

• Give team members the remaining time to coordinate an on-the-clock meetup, such as a lunch or walking break.

The About Us Board

• Fill the board with highlights from the company’s About Us page.

• Shares important information with employees.

The Mission Statement Board

• Put your company’s mission statement on a board for all to see.

• Feature the mission statement in big, bold text on a bulletin board.

The Everything-You-Need-to-Know Board

• Create a board that answers nearly any question an employee could have.

• Includes key information and tidbits.

The HR Hub Board

• Give the HR department a venue for posting important information.

• Shares tidbits of information that employees need to know.

Health and Wellness Tips

• Share practical advice on nutrition, exercise, and stress management to help employees make better choices for their well-being.

• Encourage employees to prioritize their health and wellness.

The Fitness Board

• Create a bulletin board that reminds employees of ways to stay fit.

• Includes exercises people can do at their desks and schedules for local fitness classes.

Safety First Board

• Provide safety tips and guidelines to help employees stay safe and healthy at work.

• Encourage employees to prioritize safety in the workplace.

Mental Health Resources

• Create a “Mental Health Resources” board to provide information, tips, and contacts for managing mental health challenges.

• Offer support to create an environment where employees feel safe, valued, and understood.

Inspirational Quotes

• Share uplifting words and quotes to help employees stay focused, energized, and optimistic.

• Encourage employees to stay motivated and inspired.

The Gratitude Board

• Create a gratitude board to boost office vibes and encourage employees to live with thanks and gratitude.

• Cover a board with paper cards and fill in about 1/3 with amazing things you’re grateful for.

• Provide pens and ask employees to fill in the cards with good things.

You Are Awesome

• Create a space where employees can share and read inspiring phrases.

• Examples might include growth, imagination, or Women’s History Month.

The Idea Wall Recognition Board

• Allow employees to share ideas for improving the workplace.

• Encourage team members to jot down ideas on sticky notes and post them on the board.

The Suggestion Board

• Create a bulletin board version of the office suggestion box.

• Employees can write recommendations and vote for each other’s ideas.

The Pet Directory

• Create a board where team members can post photos of their fuzzy (or scaly, feathery, etc) family members.

• Each photo should include at minimum the name of the employee, the department or position, and the name of the pet(s).

Kindness Challenge

• Fill the board with nice deed “dares”.

• Examples might include “buy a coworker a coffee”, “give a compliment”, and “restock communal supplies”.

• Team members can complete as many of these tasks as they would like.