It’s that time of year — the holidays are approaching and with them comes the chance to celebrate all the hard work your business has accomplished. Office holiday parties are a fantastic way for bosses to say “thank you” to their employees and let the team know your company cares about play as well as work!
With the holidays right around the corner, it’s time to start planning your upcoming corporate holiday party. But where should you begin? Below, you’ll find considerations and ideas to help you plan an amazing holiday office party to help your company finish the year off right.
Every party is different, and you want to make sure yours is right for the people who’ll be attending. As you start planning your office holiday party, take some time to think about the following five factors:
Now that you know the factors behind every holiday party, it’s time to get into the fun stuff — the ideas. We’ve curated five general ideas to help stoke your creativity. After all, it’s your office party, and you know your workforce best.
Themed parties are a classic choice for businesses entering the holiday season. With many holidays to choose from, you can plan your party around the one that will get your workplace the most excited. As the party approaches, encourage employees to decorate their workspaces to make the office feel more festive. As a bonus, if you plan to have your party at the office, you’ll already have decorations taken care of!
You can still do a themed party even if you plan to have it off-campus. Many event spaces will put up decorations to fit your needs or allow you to come in before the party to do the decorating yourself. Whatever you choose, let your imagination run wild when decorating and planning your party’s theme.
The holidays are a great time to give back to your community. Any party can include charity opportunities. Here are some ideas that you can use leading up to the event or even during the party itself:
As the holiday approaches, think of how you can do good for your local community as part of your festivities.
You can hold a wonderful party almost anywhere, but it’s a good idea to consider hosting the party at a new location. Your business’s employees spend enough time at the office as it is and people may be less interested in showing up to the office after hours, even for a party.
If you want the potential for the best turnout possible, consider having your holiday party somewhere besides the office. Research event spaces in your area that offer fun activities, meals and comfortable amenities to keep people engaged and having fun the entire time. It can be refreshing to get out of the office for a few hours and employees might even return to work with renewed vigor as they share fond memories from the party.
Like getting out of the office, using your holiday party as a time to get active can be a great idea. Physical activity is important, especially for individuals whose jobs typically lack tasks that get the heart pumping and the lungs working.
Think about the physical needs of employees and guests as you make this decision. You want everyone in attendance to have a good time, so accessibility is vital. Consider a venue with plenty of options for getting active, along with opportunities to have fun without working up a sweat. That way, everyone can enjoy themselves regardless of their abilities and preferences.
Corporate holiday parties can also be an opportunity to bring everyone closer together. Teamwork is key to every successful business. Your holiday party can include team-building exercises to help everyone mesh together better when it’s time to return to the office.
You can do team-building exercises anywhere, but the best ones get people up and moving. You’ll want plenty of space for these activities, so you may want to look for an off-campus venue that can accommodate your ideas. For the best results, consider a venue that combines the benefits of team-building exercises with the opportunity to get active.
Consider having your upcoming corporate holiday party at Nook Meetings & Events. We’re located just outside Lancaster, Pennsylvania. We can easily accommodate large private parties while offering several dining options, including a smoothie bar, food court and Forklift & Palate Restaurant. Guests can get active and enjoy our many sports activity options during their visit.
Check out our rental info to learn more. Contact us online today if you’re ready to take the next step toward a great time at your next holiday office party!