How to Throw a Company Party Everyone Will Remember

When the holidays roll around, it’s time to take a bit of a break from the everyday hustle. Throwing a company party helps with camaraderie and team building. Not to mention, it gives some time to get colleagues together to relax with one another. This year, throw the holiday party your employees will fondly remember with these holiday party tips.

Pick a Venue to Remember

To throw the perfect company party, you need to set the scene. Think outside the box from a bar and grill and go for something special this year. Think about an activity everyone can enjoy, like an arcade or indoor putt-putt course. Alternatively, book a restaurant that has something a little different to offer, such as a party room with an inspiring view.

Give Gifts Your Employees Will Love

Say thanks with fun gifts for employees. Instead of opting for a swag bag that you’d use at a promotional event, be thoughtful and select gifts your employees would love. You could let your staff choose what they like the best, such as jackets, wine, or custom work tote bags. If you’re not able to expense gifts, give back to your employees, instead, such as an extra flexible vacation day.

Have a Giveaway

Spice up the excitement at your holiday party this year with a raffle giveaway. These items should be highly sought after gifts. Such as a round of golf with a goodie bag to match. Pair an experience with a few handy gifts to create a high stakes giveaway. Perhaps you can give away a spa day with a few extras like towels, slippers, and more. Or you can fill up a high-quality work bag with an array of goodies such as gourmet coffee, a premier parking spot, and other office goodies to make the day more fun.

Provide Entertainment

A great company holiday party needs amazing entertainment to match. Plan a holiday party with an activity like go-kart racing, an arcade, or a casino night. Provide everything your employees need to enjoy themselves. Having an active form of entertainment not only encourages team building but also fosters making a lasting memory. You can make it more personal by assembling a photo slideshow of the year’s events or give out fun awards. For larger events consider getting a live band or using food as a form of entertainment. Things like a make-your-own-dessert bar are often a huge hit at holiday parties.

Remember to Say Thanks

Don’t forget to take time out to thank your employees for all their hard work. Remember, the party is for them as a way to let everyone take some time to come together as a company and relax. Give special recognition to those who have hit a major milestone that year, such as getting a professional license or for extended years of service. You can give away nice items as a special thank you such as a women’s thermacheck 100 fleece half-zip pullover top or even a personalized gift for each special recognition. Don’t forget to thank the people who don’t normally receive much attention, such as administrative assistants, tech folks, and any maintenance people. Overall, you want to make your team feel special.

Give Back to Charity

The holiday season is a time of year to give back. Opt to adopt a family through your company for the holidays and run a toy and food drive. Team up with a charity your employees care about. It’s a meaningful gesture to support your fellow employees, and it also gives back to the community at large. Run competitions in the office to see which team can give the most. Go above and beyond to make someone else’s holiday one to remember. Celebrate the company’s contribution during the holiday party by totaling up the gifts or announce the winner of the charity competition.

Overall, the key to a successful company holiday party is to make it all about your employees. If you don’t have a team in charge of planning, send out an email asking what your company would be interested in doing for the holidays. Select activities they would be excited about, give them gifts to show you care and bring everyone together for a celebration they’ll remember. It doesn’t need to be complicated, but it does need to speak to the personality of your biggest asset, the people who work for you.