How to Throw a Holiday Celebration The Whole Office Can Enjoy
Here's how you can throw a fun, inclusive company party where everyone can celebrate the year's successes.
Speaking of food, be sure to choose options that cater to a wide range of dietary restrictions. You could even send out a quick survey asking employees to share any of their food allergies and preferences, then plan the menu or pick the restaurant accordingly. Don’t forget to ask about guest preferences, too.
Hosting your party off site also has a number of benefits. For starters, you won’t have to deal with setting up or cleaning up, and people won’t be milling around important paperwork or equipment.
Plus, it’s always nice to get away from the office!
Gift exchanges can be tons of fun, but they can also backfire tremendously. Someone might choose an inappropriate gift or blow past the established budget, so having some parameters in place will help if you decide to do a gift exchange:
If you’ll be decorating the party space, keep the decor seasonal and festive… not religious. That means no nativity scenes, seasonal greetings that reference a deity, and similar.
This ensures that everyone will feel included, regardless of their beliefs. Since you’ve followed the other tips in this article you can relax and enjoy the party yourself, too!
Serving alcohol comes with certain liabilities... If you’d like employees to have the option to imbibe, keep these tips in mind: