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For many people, the company holiday party is the highlight of their work year. Companies make a variety of choices when it comes to location, theme, time of party etc. Your company should plan a party that is a positive celebration of the business year and a time to relax and enjoy each other as people, rather than coworkers. Thinking ahead and planning to make sure all the details are worked out is the only way to begin the party planning process for any successful office party.
Location should be your first consideration when party planning begins. If possible, you should try to have your party outside of the office. Trying to relax & celebrate among computers and cubicles can ruin the mood of a holiday function. Consider renting a site such as a restaurant, convention center, club, or even a fun and unique place such as an art museum. Many restaurants have large rooms to accommodate groups and will only charge your group for food and drinks and not charge extra for using the space.
Once you have picked a location and secured a date, it's time to decide what time of day the party will happen. Some smaller companies do a luncheon holiday gathering. This way the party can be kept to just employees and can be done on a smaller budget. If you are able, having an evening party is a great way to thank employees and allow them to bring a guest to the celebration so that they can enjoy a fun night out.
Selecting a theme for the party will set the mood and starts with the party invites. Whether it's a custom invitation or as simple as an email invite, they should be fun and get staff excited about the event. Take the time to research options for theme such as casino night, dance party, or even a decade themed party. The invitation should tell employees the details of the event as well as anything extra they may need to know such as theme attire. Many promotional products companies have a wide selection of invitations as well as other party items that can be used to make the party more personal. Another fun option is having a charity donation where people can bring things to be donated as part of the fun.
Any good party has good food. This will again depend on the number of people you are serving as well as the time of day. An intimate sit down lunch or dinner might work for a smaller company where as a larger company should think of serving food buffet style. If you are considering a sit down dinner, make sure to plan things that will keep the mood light and not let it feel high pressured like a meeting with the boss.
After the food comes the fun! Having some type of entertainment is a big part of the holiday party. Having a DJ or band provide music for listening or dancing can be a fun way for employees to relax and have a great time. Having games or other active participation events is another fun addition to a holiday office party. Be sure to stick with the theme of your party when planning activities.
Lastly, be sure your guests don't leave without a party favor. When chosen carefully, a tastefully designed branded holiday item can be a good gift. A logo item thanks your employees and gives them a gift that they can use to show their pride in their company. Investing some time in money in hiring a promotional products company can help your greatly in the planning and execution of the perfect holiday office party.
