50 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas for the Workplace

Who says everyone’s favorite Christmas Elf is just for kids? Check out over 50 fantastic and funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas for the Workplace – with the majority of them using props that you already have in the office.

Having an Elf in the workplace can bring a lot of joy and excitement to employees during the holiday season. Not only does it add a fun and festive element to the office, but it can also help to boost morale and promote teamwork among coworkers.

The Elf on the Shelf tradition involves hiding a small elf doll each day. While most scout elves are hanging out in houses and flying back to the North Pole each night to report to Santa, we’re talking about elves that like to hang out in the office.

To bring Elf ideas in the workplace, you’ll simply have an elf or two around the office each day. The elf can “hide” in mystery places or be set up with fun scenes. While I‘m pretty lazy when it comes to our own Elf, I did come up with some super fun scene ideas that you could easily set up in the office.

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The fun comes when you encourage your employees, or co-workers, to find the elf each day. This can lead to friendly competition and collaboration, as coworkers work together to locate the elf each day or even take turns hiding the elf or setting up the scene.

While the Elf tradition may have originated as a children’s activity, it has become increasingly popular among adults in recent years. Many workplaces have adopted the tradition as a way to bring some lighthearted fun and holiday spirit to the office.

While most of my Elf on the Shelf ideas for the workplace evolved around a true office type setting, many of them can be changed or adapted if you work in special offices like:

• Doctor’s Office
• Dentist’s Office
• School

You can also find very specific props and even outfits to go with special type of work environments too. I share some of those below.

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If you have a Keurig or coffeemaker in your office kitchen, set up your elf with his/her own K-cups!

I often find that the note is the best part of the scene – everyone knows how the Christmas tree lights are always in a knot. This one takes such little effort – but is super cute and always fits in with my office and all of the tangled cords.

It’s a classic Elf style prank – hiding in the copier for printed elf selfies.

If you have a candy jar in the office, it’s the perfect place for an elf. Candy is definitely one of their main food groups.

This is a fun and easy setup – print a fake resume for the elf to fill out. If you want to include a few jokes about coworkers, go ahead.

This elf switched out all pens and pencils in the office with color pencils. This works even better with crayons.

I love this funny elf prank – put a small post-it on the bottom of a coworker’s mouse so it won’t work!

Speaking of Post-Its, use a few to totally cover up a computer screen.

Remember that selfie the elf made with the copier? File it under important documents. So many of these ideas use very little “props” and some you can use again in different ways later in the month of December.

Now, let’s get to a few funny ideas for your Elf in the office. I think these are super fun IF your coworkers and employees will get the joke. We don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings because having an Elf is all about fun and happiness.

I can’t resist a good bathroom joke and this letter makes all the difference with this prop.

Another fun one if you call out someone who might fall asleep at their desk from time to time.

You can always let the elf practice coloring or doodling on boring office worksheets.

Fun prop IF you have glitter around your office kitchen like I do.

Wires aren’t the only thing elves can get wrapped up in – this little guy is just stuck with some Scotch tape.

This might be my favorite. Of course, I wouldn’t REALLY white-out a true certificate. Print a fake one out and have your Elf be the employee of the month for December!

Buddy the Elf says it’s 5:00 – that’s because he changed the time himself so he could get to that tropical drink early.

Want more Elf ideas for the workplace? Sure you do – because you’re going to need at least 1 a day for December. Check out some more ideas from me and other bloggers below:

If you’re looking for a way to add some holiday cheer to your office this season, consider bringing in an Elf and see how it can benefit your team!