By Daniela Kuciková, EHS & Trade Compliance – Office Coordinator
People spend a significant part of their lives at work, yet family members often only see a small piece of what happens each day. In October, our team in Brno, Czech Republic, created an opportunity to change that.
The Brno Novanta Professionals Network hosted a Halloween celebration that welcomed employees and their families for an evening designed to connect families and coworkers with our work. About 150 people attended, including 60 children, creating an opportunity for loved ones to experience the workplace community that employees help build every day.
While the event featured plenty of Halloween fun, including face painting, creative workshops, movies, music, and traditional Czech food, one of its most meaningful aspects was the opportunity to introduce families to what we do. A surgical practice dummy gave both children and adults the chance to engage with technologies connected to our work, sparking curiosity and conversations about the products and innovations employees help create.
The event also helped employees connect with one another on a different level. Coworkers met each other’s families, children shared in the excitement, and conversations extended beyond day-to-day work activities. By bringing families and employees together in one place, the celebration strengthened relationships and deepened appreciation for the work that unites us.
The creative workshop, face painting, and Halloween decorations received enthusiastic feedback from attendees, while the strong participation of employees who arrived in costume helped make the event especially memorable.
Most importantly, the evening reinforced an important connection: The work we do matters not only to our teams and customers but also to the families who support us every day. By opening our doors and sharing that experience, we created a stronger sense of community both inside and outside the workplace.