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categories.
4. Read u p on our monthly employee e n g a g e m e n t ideas
& have s o m e fun with your team!

HR Calendar Key
Compliance, Tax & Payroll Information
Employee Engagement Ideas
Key Dates a n d Holidays
HR Initiatives
2024
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January 01
ON YOUR RADAR

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February 02
ON YOUR RADAR

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March 03
ON YOUR RADAR

Compliance, Tax & Payroll

P h i l i p p i n es: Deadline for

companies to file annual income
tax returns - 31 March 2024

HR Initiatives
Begin mid-year Performance
Review prep

Key Dates and

Holidays

Women’s History Month

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April 04
ON YOUR
RADAR
Compliance, Tax & Payroll
H o n g K o n g : Deadline for
individuals to file salaries tax
returns - 15 April 2024

P h i l i p p i n es: Deadline for

individuals to file income tax
returns - 15 April 2024

M a l a y s i a : Paper filing deadline for

individual income tax returns - 30
April 2024

Key Dates a n d Holidays

National Volunteer Month

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May 05
ON YOUR RADAR

Compliance, Tax & Payroll

M a l a y s i a : E-filing deadline for
individual income tax returns -
15 May 2024

Key Dates and Holidays

Mental Health Awareness Month

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June 06
ON YOUR RADAR

Compliance, Tax & Payroll

H o n g K o n g : Deadline for
companies to file profits tax return
- 15 June 2024

M a l a y s i a : Deadline for companies

to file paper annual audited
accounts a n d tax return - 30 June
2024

HR Initiatives
Mid-year Performance Reviews

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July 07
ON YOUR RADAR

Compliance, Tax & Payroll

M a l a y s i a : E-filing deadline for
companies to submit annual
audited accounts a n d tax return -
15 July 2024

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August 08
ON YOUR
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September 09
ON YOUR
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October 10
ON YOUR RADAR

Key Dates a n d Holidays

Diversity & Inclusion
Awareness Month

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November
11 YOUR RADAR
ON

Compliance, Tax & Payroll

S i n g a p o r e : Deadline for
individuals to file income tax
returns - 15 November 2024

S i n g a p o r e : Deadline for
companies to file annual audited
accounts and tax returns - 30
November 2024

HR Initiatives
Begin Year-End Performance
Review and Goal Setting Prep

Key Dates and

Holidays
National Gratitude Month
National Career
Development Month
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December
12YOUR RADAR
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HR Initiatives
Year-End Performance
Reviews a n d employee goal
setting
Review HR budget & prepare
2025 budget

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Monthly Employee Engagement
Ideas
 January employee engagement ideas

Clean off Your Desk Day

Block s o m e time off on employee’s calendars a n d invite them to clean their desks. End the
time with a virtual call to host a contest for the most obscure desk find from clean & vote
on the winner. Award them with something to keep on their newly cleaned desk like h a n d
lotion or a c o m p a n y water bottle.

Bagel Day
Virtual Bagel Breakfast a n d Brainstorming Session. Send bagels to your team a n d host a
call to have a n informal discussion about new ideas, projects, or initiatives

Compliment Day
Organize a compliment exchange game: employees draw n a m e s a n d write/share
compliments with their assigned person.
 February employee engagement ideas

Chinese New Year

Host a lantern making workshop and/or serve sticky rice balls at the
office (which represent togetherness!)

Valentine’s Day
Send virtual appreciation cards across the company. These c a n be written by
m a n a g e r s & employees to e a c h other!

Ran do m Acts of Kindness Day

Kindness Bingo: create a mo n t h - long kindness challenge by administering a bingo
card filled with r a n d o m acts of kindness (eg: hold the door for s o m e o n e or clean
up your local park) & encourage employees to complete the acts on their card.
 March employee engagement ideas

Women's History Month & International Women’s Day

Email signature quotes: invite employees to a d d a n inspirational quote from a notable
w o m a n to their email signatures through out the month.

Lunch & learn: Host short virtual sessions where employees c a n join in to quickly learn
about influential wo me n in history or current wo me n leaders. Keep the sessions
concise a n d engaging.

Employee Appreciation Day

Host a virtual awards ceremony to recognize outstanding achievements a n d
contributions. Create categories such a s "Team Player of the Year," "Innovator of the
Year," or "Customer Service Excellence." Invite team m e m b e r s to nominate their peers,
a n d host a virtual event to announce a n d celebrate the winners.
 April employee engagement ideas

National Volunteer Month

Group Volunteer Activities: Organize virtual group volunteer activities that employees
c a n participate in together. This could include virtual mentoring sessions, online
tutoring programs, or collaborative projects to support nonprofit organizations.

Skills-Based Volunteering: Encourage employees to volunteer their professional skills.

Connect with local nonprofits or community organizations that m a y need expertise in
areas such a s marketing, design, or technology, a n d facilitate skill-sharing initiatives.

C o m p a n y Volunteer Day: Dedicate a specific d a y or week for c o m p a n y - wide volunteer

activities. Coordinate with local charities or community organizations to arrange safe
a n d socially distanced in-person or virtual volunteer opportunities for employees.

National Pet Day

Virtual Pet Parade: Employees c a n showcase their furry friends during a video call. This
provides a lighthearted a n d enjoyable break, & fosters a sense of camaraderie.
 M a y employee engagement ideas

Mental Health Awareness Month

Virtual Mindfulness Sessions: Organize short virtual mindfulness or meditation sessions
for employees. These sessions c a n provide a break during the workday a n d promote
mental well-being. You could bring in a guest speaker or use guided meditation apps.

Employee Support Resources: Share resources on mental health a n d well-being

through internal communication channels, partner with wellness a p p s to offer free
trials or employee discounts, a n d educate employees on the wellness benefits
available to them through c o m p a n y policies such a s mental health day s.

National Bike to Work Day

Host a team bike ride or organize a virtual cycling challenge where employees log their
biking miles throughout the week.
 June employee engagement ideas

Leave the Office Early Day

Encourage employees to wrap u p their work early. Consider organizing a virtual
gathering or h a p p y hour later in the d a y to celebrate achievements a n d
promote work-life balance. Use the occasion to remind employees about any
flexible work policies or options available.

Dragon Boat Festival

Cooking Challenge: Zongzi is a traditional food associated with the Dragon Boat
Festival. Organize a virtual cooking challenge where employees c a n try making Zongzi
at home. Participants c a n share their creations during a virtual lunch or cooking
showcase.

Storytelling Session: Legends of Qu Yuan; Host a virtual storytelling session focusing on

the legends a n d traditions associated with the Dragon Boat Festival. This provides a n
opportunity for cultural exchange a n d learning within the workplace.
 July employee engagement ideas

World Chocolate Day

Chocolate Tasting Party: Organize a virtual chocolate tasting party where employees
c a n join a video call a n d share their favorite chocolate treats.

International Self-Care Day

Desk Plant Giveaway: Send small desk plants or succulents to employees' h o m e s a s a
symbol of self-care. Encourage them to care for their new plant a s a reminder to take
breaks a n d prioritize their well-being.

National Intern Day

Intern Mentorship Program: If you have them, pair interns with mentors within the
organization for the day. This c a n provide valuable networking opportunities a n d allow
interns to learn more about different roles a n d career paths.
 August employee engagement
ideas
National Financial Awareness Day
Financial Wellness Webinar: Host a virtual webinar with a financial expert. Topics c a n
include budgeting, saving strategies, investment basics, a n d debt management. This
provides valuable information to employees for better financial planning.

Financial Literacy Resource Hub: Create a n d share a resource hub containing articles,
videos, a n d tools related to financial literacy. This c a n serve a s a long- term reference
for employees looking to enhance their financial awareness.

National D o g Day
Pet Photo Contest: Hold a pet photo contest where employees submit their favorite
pictures of their dogs. Allow the entire team to vote for the cutest or most creative pet
photos a n d announce winners with small prizes.

Bring your d o g to work day: if your office permits, invite employees to bring their d o g to
work! Or organize a meetup at your local d o g park.
 September employee engagement ideas

National Working Parents Day

Parenting Win Shoutouts: Encourage team m e m b e r s to share their "parenting wins" or
success stories, whether big or small. This positive acknowledgment helps create a
supportive a n d understanding work environment.

IT Professionals Day
Tech Talk Webinar: Host a webinar where IT professionals within the c o m p a n y share
insights into emerging technologies, trends, or best practices. This provides a n
opportunity for knowledge sharing a n d professional development.

IT Appreciation Awards: Recognize outstanding IT professionals with awards or

certificates. Categories c a n include innovation, problem-solving, or teamwork.
Celebrate their contributions during a virtual ceremony, a n d consider providing small
tokens of appreciation.
 October employee engagement ideas

Diversity a n d Inclusion Awareness Month

Diversity Book Club: Start a c o m p a n y - wide book club focused on literature by authors
from various cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, or with diverse perspectives. This
encourages employees to e n g a g e in conversations about different experiences a n d
viewpoints. N o n a m e bookclub h a s great inspiration!

Interactive Diversity Training: Host interactive virtual D&I training sessions. These
sessions c a n cover topics such a s unconscious bias, microaggressions, a n d creating
a n inclusive workplace culture. Encourage open discussions to promote awareness
a n d understanding.

World Mental Health Day

Implement a mental health day for your employees a n d provide suggestions a n d
resources for taking care of mental health.
 November employee engagement ideas

National Gratitude Month

Gratitude Wall: Establish a virtual gratitude wall where employees c a n post short
m e s s a g e s of gratitude. This wall c a n serve a s a visual representation of the positive
a n d thankful atmosphere within the organization.

Gratitude practice: implement a n initiative to start (or end) meetings with each
attendee sharing 1-2 things they are grateful for, all month long.

National Career Development Month

L&D Workshops: Host virtual workshops covering various topics within various
disciplines a s well a s general career skills such a s personal branding, Marketing
strategies, or IT skills. Bring in industry professionals to provide valuable
insights.

Career Goals: Conduct a webinar where employees c a n set a n d discuss their career
goals. Provide guidance on creating actionable plans a n d resources for professional
 December employee engagement ideas

Year-End Break a n d Holidays

Year-End Celebration: Host a virtual or in-person year-end celebration to bring
employees together for s o m e festive cheer. Include elements such a s virtual games,
team awards, a n d a toast to acknowledge the collective achievements of the year.

Reflective Activities: Provide employees with reflective activities, such a s g o a l - setting

worksheets or prompts for personal a n d professional reflection. This encourages them
to review the year's accomplishments a n d set intentions for the c o mi n g year.

Digital Gift Exchange: Arrange a virtual gift exchange where employees draw n a m e s
a n d exchange digital gifts or e - gift cards. This is a fun a n d inclusive way to spread
holiday joy a n d connect with colleagues.
Increase Engagement with
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