October 12, 2026
6 Ways to Keep Kindness Going at Work
Kindness is about the everyday moments that help people feel valued, supported, and connected. Small acts of kindness can make a big difference in creating a culture of appreciation.
Whether you're just getting started or looking for ways to keep the momentum going, The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation has six free resources to help you create a workplace where kindness continues to grow.
1. Become a Distinguished Kindness Workplace
Becoming a Distinguished Kindness Workplace and/or Department is easy! Take a few simple steps to put kindness into action, celebrate your team's commitment, and help create a workplace where compassion, respect, and empathy thrive.
- Download the Distinguished Kindness Workplace checklist.
- Complete the items on the checklist.
- Email a completed copy to info@randomactsofkindness.org to receive your Distinguished Kindness Workplace Certificate.
2. Explore 7 Steps to Create Kindness at Work
Our Kindness in the Workplace action planning guide includes seven key ingredients that make for a positive and kind culture where people want to show up and do their best:
- Setting a Tone
- Modeling Behavior
- Creating a Safe and Supportive Environment
- Strengths, Mistakes and Growth Mindset
- Trust, Boundaries and Belonging
- Communication and Collaboration
- Celebration
3. Take the Workplace Kindness Assessment
Take our Kindness in the Workplace assessment. For each question or statement, you simply decide if it resonates with you, if you feel neutral about it, or if it does not resonate with you.
After you finish the assessment, your results will reveal which of the six kindness concepts seems to resonate the most with your workplace self. You will get a one-page resource & toolkit that talks more about your top concept.
4. Explore the Kindness Calendar
A little kindness goes a long way! Find simple, everyday ideas to make kindness part of your workplace routine all year long.
5. Get a Free Kindness Poster
This poster is sure to catch the attention of people to give them a friendly reminder to help make kindness the norm. Due to mailing costs, we will only send posters to schools, non-profits or workplaces with addresses in the United States.
6. Watch Norm's Mission: Bringing Kindness to the Workplace
Join Norm at Unity Co., where he turns gloomy skies into rays of kindness! From bustling warehouses to towering parcels, Norm brightens his colleagues' days with his responsibility, leadership, and heartwarming gestures. Watch as he transforms chaos into harmony, proving that kindness can be the ultimate superpower.
Keep the Kindness Going!
Creating a kinder workplace doesn't happen overnight, and it doesn't have to be complicated. Every thoughtful action, meaningful connection, and moment of appreciation helps build a culture where people feel valued.
Start with one resource, invite your coworkers to join in, and keep the kindness going.
Together, we can make kindness the norm at work!
