July Sequences to Run
July is full of opportunities to keep teams connected, engaged, and having fun together. These two sequences are designed to spark participation throughout the month and give employees something to look forward to beyond their day-to-day work.
Sequence 1
Pets of Summer 2026 - Yearbook Edition 🎓
Every summer has its stars. This year's Pets of Summer comes with a twist. We're running it like a yearbook. Every pet is up for a superlative, every vote matters, and the winners get the recognition they've been silently demanding since birth.
Timeline
- Jul 1: Submissions open
- Jul 17: Submissions close
- Jul 20-24: Voting
- Jul 31: Winners announced
Sequence 2
Summer Scavenger Hunt
Ten things to find and photograph before July 31st. Drop your photos in a shared channel, collect points, and crown a winner at month end.
- 1Sunset or sunrise
- 2Something yellow
- 3Feet somewhere fun
- 4New food
- 5Funny sign
- 6Your city
- 7Shadow shapes
- 8Summer drink
- 9Outside w/ someone
- 10⭐ Wildcard
Timeline
- Jul 1: Launch
- Jul 15: Mid-month check-in
- Jul 24: Final week reminder
- Aug 4: Winners announced
July Culture Observances
July is fuller than it looks. Here's a mix of meaningful moments and lighter cultural touchpoints to keep communication flowing all month long.
International Day of Friendship
A simple but mighty one to close out July. A natural moment to celebrate the connections that make your workplace worth showing up to. A perfect wrap-up to a month full of summer fun.
Get startedSummer Sun Safety
July is peak sun season. A great time to remind your people to enjoy it safely. Practical UV safety tips that actually fit into their summer, whatever that looks like for them.
Get startedInternational Self-Care Day
A great moment to remind your people that rest, joy, and taking care of themselves isn't selfish. It's what keeps everything else going.
Get startedWorld Chocolate Day
Because some observances exist purely to bring joy, and this is one of them. A low-lift, high-return moment to add a little sweetness to your team's week.
Get startedHR & People Team Initiatives 💼
Office Closures - Federal Holidays
July 1 & July 4Get your closure comms out early - especially for global teams planning around US and Canada colleagues being out simultaneously. Pre-built announcement templates ready to customize.
Get startedOOO Best Practices - Summer Vacation Season
Early JulySummer means OOO messages - a lot of them, not all of them great. Help your teams set clear auto-replies so nothing falls through the cracks, plus a manager checklist for coverage planning.
Get startedNational Intern Day
July 31, 2026A quick spotlight moment for the people who showed up, figured it out, and made the team better this summer. Takes thirty seconds to send and means more than you'd think.
Get startedBack to School Reminders
Late JulyLate July is the perfect time to get ahead of the back-to-school shift. A timely nudge for working parents and caregivers - and a heads up for managers to plan around schedule changes.
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