Try These 15 New Year's Resolutions for Work

The new year comes with new aspirations! 🎆 January is the perfect time to align company goals with the personal goals of your team members. With everyone’s motivations so high in the new year, leadership and HR should seize the opportunity to re-invigorate the entire office.

Improving the lives of your employees will only improve how your company runs. Plus, if they're happy at work, they're way more likely to succeed in their workplace resolutions. It's a win-win for everyone. 🥂

What are the best New Year's Resolution ideas for your team?

Creating New Year's resolutions for work looks different than resolutions for someone's personal life. But the good news is personal resolutions and office resolutions can work with each other!

Common employee New Year's resolutions ideas probably have something to do with work-life balance, professional development, organization, and more.

Need some examples? Try these New Year's Resolutions to get inspired.

Try these 15 New Year’s Resolutions for work 📝

1. Set clearer goals that can be measured:

Define SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals to stay focused and productive.

2. Prioritize time management:

Use tools like time-blocking, task prioritization, or productivity apps to work smarter, not harder.

3. Learn a new skill:

Commit to learning a skill that enhances your personal brand and expertise, or aligns with your career goals.

4. Enhance your communication skills:

Practice active listening, clear delegating, and professional speaking to foster better workplace relationships and collaboration.

5. Build stronger professional relationships:

Attend webinars, conferences, and other events to network with colleagues and industry professionals to expand your connections and insights.

6. Adopt a growth mindset:

Embrace challenges as opportunities to learn and focus on continuous improvement.

7. Maintain a stronger work-life balance:

Establish boundaries to avoid burnout, such as calendar blocking, leaving the desk for your lunch break, and digital detoxing after work to dedicate time to personal well-being.

8. Be more open to feedback:

Seek constructive feedback from managers and colleagues regularly and implement suggestions to spark personal and professional growth.

9. Improve organizational skills:

Declutter your home office, organize your computer and digital files, and use project management tools to stay on top of tasks.

10. Prioritize your health and wellness:

Incorporate regular water breaks, physical activity, and mindfulness practices to improve focus and productivity when you're at work.

11. Be more inclusive and collaborative:

Champion diversity and inclusion in the workplace by joining an ERG, learning how to become a better ally, and actively supporting team collaboration and equity.

12. Step out of your comfort zone:

Be more courageous and take on challenging projects or responsibilities to push your limits and build confidence.

13. Keep up with industry trends:

Dedicate time to reading, attending webinars, or taking courses to stay updated in your field.

14. Celebrate the small wins:

Recognize and reward your accomplishments, no matter how small, to stay motivated. Gratitude journaling is a great way to start.

15. Mentor or support a colleague:

Share knowledge, offer guidance, or mentor a junior team member to contribute to a supportive workplace culture and build new relationships.

6 activities to help your team achieve their workplace goals:

Did you know that while 60% of people make resolutions, only 8% achieve them? 🤔 We'd like those numbers to be a little closer together, and these experiences can help.

1. Mindfulness Class 🧠

Start building healthy habits, together! This class covers the unique science behind the importance of rest and work-life balance. Regardless of your resolution ideas, this class is great for everyone!