A guide to lohei at the workplace: Tossing to prosperity, one value at a time

May this guide inspire you and your teams to embrace the Year of the Snake with a focus on adaptability, growth, and wellbeing.

As the Year of the Snake slithers in, it’s time to gather your teams and employees and get ready for a lohei celebration that’s more than just tossing food — it’s about fostering team spirit, embracing change, and making progress together. So, let’s uncoil this festive HR guide to prosperity! 

Step 1: Assemble your team (and ingredients!) 

Like any successful HR initiative, Lo Hei thrives on a well-assembled team and quality resources. Gather your “employees” (the ingredients): 

• Carrots, which symbolise good luck, represents innovation. Toss this high for all the creative onboarding ideas you’ll pitch this year. 

• Radish, symbolising growth, represents those development goals that are to come in 2025. 

• Raw fish signifies abundance, so a big “Yes!” to that dream of overflowing budgets for wellness programmes. 

• Crackers signify gold, and more employee recognition perks! Toss generously so everyone gets the kudos they deserve. 

Step 2: Prepare your workplace culture (a.k.a., the platter) 

Before tossing, arrange the yusheng thoughtfully — a well-organised plate ensures smooth sailing. Remember, the Year of the Snake calls for adaptability, so the way you assemble it this year should focus on building trust, flexibility, and openness to change. 

Step 3: Assign roles (a.k.a., your chopstick champions) 

We’re all about delegation in HR, right? Here are your roles: 

• The Visionary (strategic thinker): Lifts the fish high to signal your department’s ambitious goals for the year ahead. 

• The Communicator (relationship builder): Spreads the plum sauce evenly, ensuring everyone’s on the same page. 

• The Innovator (change agent): Tosses the radish and carrots, representing fresh ideas and new initiatives for workforce growth. 

Step 4: Toss and celebrate your sssssuccess! 

As the group gathers around, it’s time to shout out your goals for the Year of the Snake! Every toss represents a part of your HR strategy. As you go, call out some key themes that you would hope for this year: 

• “Prioritising diversity and inclusion!” 
• “A flexible work environment for all!” 
• “Seamless integration of wellness programmes!” 
• “Building a culture of continuous learning!” 
• “Building stronger employee connections!” 

 (Pro tip: The louder you toss, the greater the prosperity — or so they say.) 

Step 5: Reflect and reconnect 

Once the tossing chaos subsides, gather around to enjoy the dish — and a moment of unity. Reflect on how the lohei is more than just a tradition; it’s a celebration of teamwork, positivity, and shared goals. 

Happy Lunar New Year! May your Year of the Snake be full of strategic insights, growth opportunities, and the perfect lohei toss. 🐍 🎉 

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