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TIPS FOR PLANNING YOUR EMPLOYEE HOLIDAY PARTY

Thanksgiving is just ahead of us and many employ- you do, employees need time to plan ahead (i.e. get a siters are already stressing and focusing on end-of- ter, coordinate with spouse, shop for an outfi t and a small year holiday parties for their staff. hy stressed gift). imple company parties involve a lot of planning, they’re expensive and due to the holidays, many employees have SET THE BUDGET other commitments – so attendance is never a guarantee. • et a maximum budget for the event However, that shouldn’t be a discouragement. Below are • Choose party essentials three simple reasons you should have a holiday party. • A dinner is suffi cient, but if you want to add entertain1. It builds culture. Most companies in this day in age • Put a little extra aside – for incidentals are working on establishing, growing or reinforcing a culture within. The holiday party is a fun and low-key way to DETERMINE W HAT TYPE OF PARTY demonstrate to staff members what you are really about. • Dinner party or luncheon Bring out key elements of your company culture within • Activity included (bowling, ice skating, etc) the party and hone in on employee recognition. Having a company party shows your staff that you value their hap- VENUE piness and want to create a fun place for them to work. • Offi ce 2. Allow employees to get to know each other on a per- • estaurant (start early, many restaurants book out by sonal note, not just business. More importantly, it allows mid November!) them to get to you know, the boss, on a more personal • Local venue - upporting local venues supports the note – which builds trust. community – think outside the box!

3. Shows gratitude. By incorporating some type of employee recognition into the holiday party, employees feel valued and grateful. Throwing a party shows them they are valuable as people, not just something you throw a check at for a year-end bonus.

o now that it’s settled to have one what are the next steps

COMPANY HOLIDAY PARTY CHECKLIST

Go on, cut it out and get started (or give it to your boss if you’re an employee wanting a company party).

SET A DATE

• Pick a couple of date options and send an email out to employees asking them to choose one. Majority date wins! • end a ave The Date – you can text this, email this or get fancy and set cards on everyone’s desk. hatever ment, that should be in the budget • Home

FOOD

• Cater to location • Potluck • it-down dinner style

SEND OUT INVITATIONS

• et a fi rm VP date so you order the appropriate

amount of food.

HAVE FUN!

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