01
Choose the Right Date
Send a quick RSVP form early to gauge interest and pick a date that works best for families and your team. Avoid peak work periods. Late spring or early summer is ideal — schools are out and your team can be fully present.
5 Tips to Host an Unforgettable Bring Your Kids to Work Day
Bring Your Kids to Work Day is one of the most loved events on a company calendar — when it's planned well. After running these days for biotech and pharma teams, here's the short version of what actually works.
By Maria Mnatsakanova · The Happiness Department
02
Build a Clear, Structured Agenda
Start in the morning, wrap by lunch. Mix in hands-on activities, breakroom and lab tours (if applicable), and a fun company presentation. Kids feel involved, and the workplace gets a lift.
03
Recruit Volunteers
You need chaperones, presenters, and a few hands-on helpers. The more your team is involved, the more memorable and connected the day becomes.
04
Order Swag & Supplies Ahead of Time
Think kid-friendly gear that matches your workplace vibe — t-shirts, hats, lab coats & goggles, or mini versions of tools your teams use. Add age-appropriate games, small prizes, or themed giveaways to keep the excitement going.
05
Run the Day Like a Production
Smooth check-ins, structured group rotations, and a calm basecamp for breaks. Capture it all on camera. Send thank-you notes to volunteers and employees, and share highlights on LinkedIn, your intranet, and town hall presentations.
Want the Full Playbook?
The 26-page Bring Your Kids to Work Day Playbook
Everything I wish I'd had when I first planned mine: timelines, templates, a structured agenda, RSVP forms, volunteer planning, shopping lists, and more. Designed for biotech and pharma — easy to adapt for any industry.
Request the Playbook →