Tag: holiday party
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7 Fun Days to Celebrate in the Office
Just because the winter holidays and parties are coming to a close doesn’t mean that you have to give up the celebrations with your coworkers. Office gatherings like parties and group outings can drastically improve morale, which, in turn, increases office efficiency. Sure, you’ve got all the big holidays covered, but you can also plan…
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22 Funny Office Superlatives to Give Out at Your Company Holiday Party
Every office is packed with people who stand out for one reason or another. Perhaps they’re the most likely to arrive early and stay late. Maybe they generate the most creative ideas during every brainstorm. Or maybe there’s a coworker who, no matter where you look, they can never be found. Honoring staff members with…
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How to Create a Seating Chart for Your Holiday Party
Ah, the holidays, a wonderful time of year when you can happily gather all your friends and family for a great holiday party. And no holiday gathering is truly complete without a scrumptious meal to keep everyone’s tummy happy. Of course, any veteran host can tell you that the meal takes some strategy, not just…
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When to Start Planning Your Holiday Party. Hint: Soon!
A holiday party might seem like a simple-enough event to organize. However, those with experience planning a company-wide holiday party know it is no easy feat to host a successful yuletide gathering. For those new to holiday party planning, or those who are looking to make the process easier than years past, use this timeline…
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10 Award Ideas That Fellow Employees Can Vote On
Want to spice up your company holiday party? Channel your inner high school yearbook editor, and hand out some novelty awards at the holiday party this year. Who’s most admired in the office? Who’s destined to win an Emmy or Grammy some day? Let your employees decide! Here are 10 unique award ideas that people…
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5 Lavish Ideas for your Company Christmas Party
There is an old saying that “being kind helps your bottom line” and that’s especially true at Christmas. Christmas parties are the perfect time to show your appreciation and build bonds of loyalty with your employees. They’ve worked hard so why not surprise them with one of these lavish ideas for the company Christmas party?…
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5 Out of the Box Ideas for Your Company Christmas Party
Formal dinners and cocktail parties are great, but they are not for everyone. If the traditional company Christmas party just doesn’t fit your company culture, it may be time to think out of the box. Celebrating the holidays can be even more fun and memorable when you mix in a bit of the nontraditional and…
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Christmas Party Planning Tip #6 – The Drinks
Celebrate the holidays, but do it safely! Since most Christmas parties include alcoholic beverages, have an action plan in place to keep employees out of harm’s way. Things to Consider: Use drink tickets. Give each guest a set number of complimentary drinks via a ticket system to limit them to two or three beverages. If…
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Funny (but Appropriate) White Elephant Gift Ideas
Spice up any office Christmas party with a white elephant gift exchange where each employee brings a creative or funny gift to play a ridiculous swapping and stealing game. The success of the event depends largely on whether people manage to find the balance of gifts that are funny, yet still appropriate for the setting.…
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8 End of the Year Party Ideas
Another year has come and gone, and it’s time to celebrate with your employees and coworkers. Your company probably throws an annual end-of-the-year bash, but that doesn’t mean it has to be predictable. These 8 end of the year party ideas are not only creative and unique, but also fun and festive. This is sure…
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14 End of the Year Company Party Ideas
Looking for end of the year company party ideas? We have compiled 14 of the trendiest party ideas to help you ring in the new year in style at this year’s Christmas or holiday gathering. End of the Year Party Ideas: Comedy Show Comedy shows are typically inexpensive if you buy tickets in bulk. These…
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Staff Christmas Party Ideas They’ll Remember Long Into the New Year
It’s not an easy task planning the big corporate Christmas party, as there’s a very fine line between “dud” and “success” when it comes to events like this. That’s why it’s important that you take every measure possible to make sure that this year’s Christmas party is a smashing success – something that will be…
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5 Christmas Display Ideas for the Office: Winter Wonderland
Holiday decorations in the office can help spread the festivity and good cheer of the season. Whether a subtle effect is your preference or a more ornate, elaborate scene is desired, there’s no shortage of Christmas display ideas for the office. Before you start, be sure to check your office’s policies and be considerate of…
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Fun Christmas Games for Everyone from the Intern to the CEO
Holiday Christmas parties can either be either a drag or a blast, depending on how well you plan. Rather than carrying office hierarchies over to the company party, choose games that will help everyone feel like equals – and have some fun! Try these Christmas games for everyone at your party this year. Puzzled Cards…
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How to Write Your Company’s Very First Christmas Newsletter
Sending a Christmas newsletter to employees, supporters, clients, and customers gives a glimpse of what has happened during your first year as a company. Even if you already know how to write a company newsletter, adjust your approach a little for the Christmas season. Your newsletter should have a warmer feel because of the holidays,…
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8 Corporate Christmas Party Ideas
The office Christmas party is back. Whether you have a lot of employees or just a few, ring in the holiday season this year by holding an event to celebrate a year of hard work. Go beyond the basic office party with one of these corporate Christmas party ideas. 1. Hawaiian Luau Throw a Hawaiian…
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Holiday Party Networking: 9 Dos and Don’ts
It’s that time of year again! Be a savvy co-worker during holiday party networking events. Let’s get your dos and don’ts straight.
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Gift Etiquette: Is Re-Gifting Practical, Forbidden, or an Art?
Re-gifting is a nice way to utilize unwanted or un-needed gifts that others may really need or enjoy. When it may be impossible or just impolite to make a return, re-gifting has become an acceptable practice (in most cases) for getting use out of something you really can’t use. Some people justify re-gifting by imagining…
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Christmas Party Ideas for Teenagers
Teenagers are a tough crowd when it comes to throwing a party. Teenagers usually want to appear cool to their friends, so if you do something that hurts their “coolness,” they blame you for the rest of your life for ruining their chances of being in the “in” crowd. If you are hosting a Christmas…
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Hosting Timely Events – Holiday Event Planning
The holiday season is upon us yet again, and as with every year, planning holiday parties and events is up for consideration. When it comes time to sit down and work up holiday party planning, the biggest issue, aside from where to hold the function, is when to hold the function. While a couple of…