The Fun of Engaging New Hires

Picture this: your new hire steps into the office, full of excitement but also kinda nervous. They want to solidify their understanding and navigation about the company but are surrounded by the intimidating unknown. Then to their surprise their onboarding manager gives them a fun scavenger hunt to use their competitive energy to break the ice and enforce what they've learned thus far and help give them a boost to explore.

At Seekr Games, we specialize in creating customized scavenger hunts. These scavenger hunts can make the onboarding process an exciting journey rather than a just another job or task of the day. With our interactive platform, new employees, and old can dive into company culture while forging lasting connections with their teammates.

Why Scavenger Hunts Make the Perfect Company Activity

1. Interactive Learning that Speaks Volumes

New hire onboarding should be fun and exciting! After all this is a new experience! With Seekr Games, scavenger hunts allow participants to engage actively with their surroundings while picking up essential company knowledge. Think of it as a learning experience disguised as a playful quest! This hands-on approach keeps the energy high and the knowledge flowing.

Or you could use it to reinforce what they have learned. Get them up and about to stretch their legs after a presentation to see how much they paid attentioin.

2. Crank Up the Fun Factor

Turn the onboarding process into an unforgettable experience! Scavenger hunts introduce an element of competition as new hires compete for points and leaderboard rankings. This friendly rivalry inspires teamwork and camaraderie, making them feel like part of the family in no time! Adding fun rewards like coffee gift cards or quirky trophies to make the competition even sweeter.

This can help give your new hires some stability in a new environment the competition might help them open up to the other new hires creating connection across departments or in a new department.

3. Effortless Accessibility

At Seekr Games, we’ve eliminated the tech headaches. Our scavenger hunts are entirely browser-based, which means NO awkward downloads or signups. You can create a hunt on create.seekr.it, and your new team members can easily join from their mobile devices at seekr.it. Simple, right? Participants can dive in from anywhere, making this a flexible and accessible option for hybrid teams!

Key Features to Include

🎉 Interactive Challenges

• Quiz-based Questions: Make learning about your company fun! Ask questions like, "Which year did we hit our big milestone?" or "Who’s the mastermind behind our favorite product?" Customizing these questions can deepen the connection new hires feel towards the company right off the bat.

🤳 AI Verification for Authenticity

• Fun Photo Submissions: Use our AI-powered image verification to spruce things up! Ask for snapshots of specific locations or quirky items around the office—think “favorite artwork” or “the coziest couch.” This not only verifies participation but encourages creativity and personal expression from team members.

🗺️ Geolocation Tasks

• Explore with Purpose: Encourage new hires to explore key company spots. For example:

  • Snap a selfie by the company’s iconic plant (you know the one!).

  • Find specific Exit signs and take pics. Safety first! These tasks add a little thrill to navigating the workplace and can even lead to amusing discoveries.

🤝 Networking Opportunities

• Meet the Team: Include tasks that get new hires chatting with other departments. Maybe ask them to grab a selfie with someone from accounting or find the Marketing guru to learn about their latest project. This fosters connections that are crucial for workplace collaboration and builds a sense of community right from the start.

🏆 Incorporate a Competitive Spirit

• Timed Hunts: Organize the scavenger hunt as a race! This engages everyone and makes it exciting. Our system tracks their times, the fastest team earns bragging rights (and perhaps a fun prize). Fun competitions can lead to memorable moments that new hires will reminisce about long after their first day. You could even record the fastest times if you run this hunt for multiple occasions so one gets the ultimate bragging right.

🤔 Post-Hunt Reflection

• Celebrate Together: After the adventure, come together to review submitted photos and responses. Laughter is guaranteed when reliving the day’s shenanigans, setting the stage for lasting friendships. This reflection helps solidify the lessons learned and memories made, ensuring everyone leaves the hunt with positive vibes!

Crafting the Perfect New Hire Scavenger Hunt

Ready to dive into the adventure? Here’s how you can get started with crafting a memorable scavenger hunt that keeps new hires engaged!

Sign up for our creator platform at create.seekr.it from there create a hunt and then our short 30 second tutorial will guide you through creating your first task. It's that simple to get started. To host is just as simple click the dots or find the host button to host your first challenge.

In Conclusion: A New Era of Onboarding Awaits

By harnessing the power of Seekr Games' digital scavenger hunts, you can redefine the onboarding experience for your new hires. The journey transforms into an engaging adventure that fosters connection, culture, and a sense of belonging. A perfect blend of fun and learning!

Engage, Connect, Succeed!

At Seekr Games, we believe incredible teams are built on connection and collaboration. Transform your company’s onboarding and culture with a scavenger hunt that everyone will rave about! Join us today and take your company activities to the next level!