10 ways to use stickers for employee engagement

Team-building doesn’t have to mean awkward icebreakers or trust falls. Sometimes, the smallest things—like a well-placed Sticker—can make the biggest impact. 

Whether you’re celebrating a company milestone, sparking creativity, or just spicing up the workday, stickers are an easy and fun way to bring people together.

From name tags that actually start conversations to reward systems that keep motivation high, here are ten creative ways to use stickers in the workplace.

1. Mark milestones with sticker badges

Recognising employee milestones such as work anniversaries, promotions, or even birthdays can help employees feel valued. Custom Sticker badges like “Five Years’ Strong,” “Newbie Alert,” or “Promoted to Team Lead” act as small but meaningful ways to celebrate achievements. Employees can wear them for the day, add them to their workspace, or collect them as keepsakes.

2. Turn name tags into icebreakers

Forget the usual conference-style name tags. Custom stickers can double as icebreakers. It’s an easy way to get people talking and actually remembering each other’s names.

 Try ones with:

• “Ask me about…” (a favuorite hobby, a hidden talent, their go-to coffee order).
  
• “Most likely to…” (get lost on the way to a meeting, bring snacks for everyone).
  
• “My superpower is…” (picking the perfect GIF, making spreadsheets look cool).

MOO tip: Sticker name tags are also a brilliant way to get your brand out into the world, from trade shows to company-wide events. 

3. Gamify the everyday 

Turn work into a game with collectible stickers. They can track their collection on a leaderboard, laptop, or even a shared sticker chart. Because who doesn’t love a bit of friendly competition? 

Employees can earn them for:

• Hitting sales targets
• Submitting an innovative idea
• Completing a company-wide training program
• Crushing a big project deadline
• Winning a friendly office challenge
• Participating in a wellness initiative
• Keeping the office plants alive 

MOO recommends: Mini stickers are ideal for leaderboard tracking.

4. Celebrate culture and community

Company culture isn’t just words on a wall. Stickers can help bring it to life. Whether it’s for Pride Month, International Women’s Day, or a company-led diversity initiative, stickers make participation feel personal.

Pronoun stickers, “Ally” badges, or culture-themed designs let employees show support in a way that’s both meaningful and fun.

MOO recommends: Rectangular Stickers give employees plenty of room to write their own message, such as their pronouns or personal motto.

5. Make offsite meetings more memorable

Make your offsite more than a day of PowerPoint slides. Shake things up with Round Stickers. They can add pizzazz to corporate retreats and training sessions.

Try handing out sticker badges at the start, so teams can swap and collect them as the day unfolds:

• “Brainstorming MVP” for the most creative idea.
  
• “Survived the Icebreaker” for making it through those slightly awkward first moments.
  
• “Strategic Genius” for the best problem-solving skills.
  
• “Most Likely to Take Over the World” for the future CEO in the room.

6. Build a sticker wall

Want to get employees involved in company culture? A sticker wall is an easy and low-maintenance way to get everyone on board.

Try:

• Voting polls where people use stickers to vote on team activities or office perks.
  
• Hype boards where employees leave stickers to recognise a colleague’s hard work.
  
• Creative sticker murals that grow over time with contributions from the whole team. 

MOO recommends: StickerBooks are a great way to print a mix of designs on one page, so employees can choose their favourite ones to add to the wall.

7. Turn company goals into something visual

Stickers make achievements feel more tangible. 

Use them to:

• Kickstart a new company initiative – Give employees a sticker when they attend a launch event, sign up for a training course, or contribute an idea to a new project.
  
• Encourage learning and development – Reward team members who complete an online course, earn a certification, or attend an industry event.
  
• Boost recruitment and referrals – Mark each new hire with a “Welcome to the Team” sticker, and give referral stickers to employees who help bring in great new talent.
  
• Promote a healthier workplace – Encourage good habits with stickers for bike-to-work days, step challenges, or even just remembering to take a lunch break away from their desk.
  
• Track company-wide achievements – Hit a major revenue milestone? Expand into a new market? Launch a new product? Create a limited-edition company sticker to celebrate the moment.
  
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8. Make office parties more swish

From Halloween to Secret Santa, stickers add extra fun to office celebrations. 

Think:

• Trick-or-treat stickers – some reveal a “treat” (like a free coffee voucher), while others are just for fun. Holiday party stickers for drinks and gifts.
  
• “Best Costume” and “Most Festive” sticker awards.
  
• Custom name stickers for Secret Santa so people can guess who’s who.

MOO tips: Large Rectangular Stickers are big enough to stand out making them perfect for party-themed designs.

9. Put the cool into office branding

Branded Merch has its place, but stickers let you be a little more playful. They’re perfect for those inside jokes, team mottos, and tongue-in-cheek titles that wouldn’t make it onto official swag. 

Create a set of stickers featuring:

• Fun takes on company values
• Most hated corporate jargon 
• Inside jokes from the team Slack channel

MOO tip: Stickers aren’t just for laptops. They’re a fresh way to bring your brand to life in unexpected places.

10. Recognise and reward

Recognition doesn’t have to be a big, formal moment. A simple “You crushed it” sticker can go a long way. Leave a surprise sticker on someone’s monitor, hand them out during meetings, or send them with a handwritten note. It’s a small gesture, but one that makes people feel seen—and that feeling lasts longer than the sticker itself.

There’s a MOO Sticker for every moment

The sky’s the limit when it comes to Stickers. Discover how MOO Business Services can help you create branded stickers (and more) to engage and inspire your team. To get started, fill in this simple form, and one of our team members will be in touch shortly.