3 March Employee Engagement Ideas to Energize Your Workplace
February 5, 2026
March is the perfect month to energize your teams with recognition, celebration, and friendly competition. With Employee Appreciation Day kicking things off, followed by St. Patrick’s Day fun and a March Madness-inspired engagement campaign, you have plenty of opportunities to boost morale and strengthen company culture. Here are 3 initiatives designed to help managers, leaders, and employees feel more connected and supported all month long.
1. Celebrate Employee Appreciation Day (First Friday of March)
Employee Appreciation Day is one of the most important engagement moments of the year and a perfect chance to remind the entire organization how valued they are.
💬 CEO Bulk Recognition Message
Start the day with a companywide note of gratitude.
Have the CEO send a Bulk Recognition to all employees, thanking them for their hard work, contributions, and commitment to company values. A unified message from leadership sets the tone for the month and reinforces a culture of appreciation from the top.
🏅 “Employee Appreciation” Badge for Managers and Leaders
Launch a special Employee Appreciation Badge that managers and leaders can quickly send to their direct reports.
Encourage leaders to include personalized appreciation messages that highlight specific accomplishments, team values, or individual strengths. This ensures every employee receives heartfelt, tailored recognition that makes them feel seen.
Tip: Provide managers with message prompts or examples to make sending recognition quick and thoughtful.
Download Employee Appreciation Day Badges below:
2. March Madness Engagement Campaign
Bring energy, competition, and camaraderie into March by using the Challenges feature to run a bracket style, athlete inspired engagement series.
🏀 Engagement Challenge Ideas (“March Engagement Madness”)
Create weekly or tournament style challenges such as:
- Team Spirit Challenge: Encourage teams to share accomplishments or wins for the week.
- Assist of the Week: Recognize a coworker who helped you succeed.
- Hustle Challenge: Complete a set of wellness, learning, or participation activities.
- Upset of the Week: Spotlight an employee who surprised everyone with an outstanding contribution.
Each challenge can earn points that lead to a final championship round.
Reward top participants or teams with a badge, shout out, or prize. This campaign creates buzz, boosts friendly competition, and strengthens team relationships.
Download March Madness Badges below:
3. St. Patrick’s Day Celebration (March 17th)
Add some festive fun to the middle of the month with lighthearted recognition and themed activities.
🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Recognition Badge
Create a St. Patrick’s Day badge that employees can send to colleagues for a quick, fun interaction.
It adds a touch of celebration while keeping recognition flowing.
🌈 “Lucky to Work With You” Message Prompt
Share an announcement encouraging employees to recognize coworkers they feel lucky to collaborate with.
This encourages gratitude, builds stronger cross-team connections, and reinforces a positive workplace culture.
Download St. Patricks Day Badges below:
In Summary
March offers a unique blend of meaningful recognition moments and seasonal fun. By combining Employee Appreciation Day celebrations, a dynamic March Madness engagement campaign, and the playful spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, you will create an energizing month filled with appreciation, connection, and community.
These initiatives not only boost morale but also help build a stronger, more engaged culture all year long. Let’s make March a month your employees will remember!