Tips on Throwing Office Parties for the Holiday
Aazdak Alisimo
The holidays are almost upon us, which means it is time to get yourself ready for the party circuit. Parties with friends and families are easy, but what about office parties. Here are some tips on throwing them and behaving.
It happens at nearly every office party. One person gets a bit carried away. You know. Has a few too many beverages and begins to loosen up a bit more than anyone wants. With luck, not much happens. For the unlucky, it could be time to brush up the resume.
If you go to holiday parties, make sure you take it easy on the beverages. This is particularly true at office parties. Remember, your superiors are going to be there and your conduct will count in their eyes when it comes time for evaluations at work.
Enough of that. When throwing your party, ask yourself what you would have the most fun doing? Bigger companies pretty much have to have a banquet setting given the number of employees, but smaller businesses have more freedom.
If your company has 20 or fewer employees, a more personal party can be a great idea. Try throwing one at the home of the owner. His wife will love the idea even if he doesn't. The party will feel less impersonal than at a banquet hall or restaurant.
Of course, you are now going to have to come up with food for the festivities. Throwing a potluck isn't a bad idea as everyone has to get involved. If you have a budget to work with, call around to catering companies for some options.
With the festivities flowing, it is time to think about entertainment. You can hire a band, but the boss probably will not be too keen on having his landscaping trampled and angering the neighbors. Try a gift exchange or indoor DJ.
If you really want to think outside the box, turn the office party into an event. Take everyone to some event on the company. A friend of mine works for a company that took everyone to a Cirque de Soliel show. Wow!
At the end of the day, I suggest you try something different with your holiday party. Most people are sick and tired of banquet rooms and some form of chicken breast dinner. Been there. Done that. Go for something new. If it fails, at least you tried.
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