A holiday party expresses management’s gratitude for their staffs. It further offers an intimate channel for employees to connect and become familiar with each other outside of the work environment.

What makes a holiday party noteworthy?

The team at Inc.com asked individuals to describe a holiday party that was a happy memory. Suzanne Lucas in “Office Holiday Parties Your Employees Want to Attend” recaps interesting answers that any boss will find useful.

Office Holiday Parties Your Employees Want to Attend

Last year, we asked about gifts, and this year we went out and asked real people to describe holiday parties they still rave about. He dressed as Santa and handed out $10 bills all night so that we could gamble with someone else’s money. Everyone who wants to can bring a gift of around $20 to exchange. Read more…

 

Few More Planning Ideas

Here are three suggestions to keep in mind as you plan your organization’s Christmas party:

• Is a daytime or evening party more convenient for attendees? Employees with children, may find arranging child care for an evening event to be a problem. If you plan a party during work hours, make sure everybody can attend. You might have to shut down early to accommodate everybody’s job duties.
• Tell employees who is invited to the party. If spouses or children are not included, say so.
• Plan an event that reflects well on the firm. Choose a suitable site. Control the alcohol flow.

 

 

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