Helpful Hints for Office Holiday Parties©
by Phyllis Cambria and Patty Sachs
Celebrations Experts
Owners of PartyPlansPlus.com
Co-authors of
"The Complete Idiot's Guide to Throwing a Great Party"
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If the thought of organizing another ho-hum holiday event for your office staff is making you wish the Grinch really would steal Christmas, here are six tips for turning your party from blah to blowout!
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Organize the more social staff members into a committee. Not only will they give you input for party ideas, but by making them part of the process, you can guarantee there will be less grumbling about the plans made.
Let's Get Outta Here
If you normally hold your office party surrounded by computers, desks and piles of work to be done, it's tough for your staff to get into the holiday spirit. Move the party to another, more festive site. However, if you don't want to go the hotel or restaurant route, think outside the box and choose an art gallery, day-cruise ship, museum, country inn, ice rink or other non-traditional locale. Or gather the gang onto a chartered bus, serve snacks-on-the-go and tour your city's holiday light displays.
It's the Season for Giving
Most people like to give to charities during the holiday season. Make it easy for your employees to do so by setting up an area at the party where they can donate non-perishable food and unwrapped toys. These then can be gathered and donated to a charity or two in your area.
When the Music Moves You
If you can't afford to bring in a live band or DJ, at least provide a quality sound system with a multi-disc player. Ask your employees to bring in their favorite CDs, set the player on random play and then put someone in charge of periodically changing the albums to ensure a variety of music.
Peace on Earth
When the party is held in the afternoon, it's understandable if it's an employee-only affair. However, if it's an evening event, allowing your staff members to bring their spouse or guest will go a long way to keeping peace, at least in their home.
Be Responsible
Depending on the circumstances, it's possible that you might find yourself liable if an employee causes an accident will driving home intoxicated from your party. Either limit alcohol consumption, provide employees with a ride home, or set up a designated driver car pool.
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