Planet Antares Vending | Planning A Company Holiday Party

Every year employees look forward to the company holiday party, but for many the time has come when businesses no longer allow parties of any kind. They do not want to offend anyone, they do not have the money or they do not want to invest the money in a company party.

Planet Antares Party Planning Tips

If you are fortunate enough to work for a company that wants to honor their employees with a holiday party, then grab the job of planning the party. It raises the morale of the employees to know their company is happy with the job they do and this is their way of thanking them.

Try to choose the best date for all employees to attend. Do not schedule against sports events or important family holidays. This will help you to decide if the party will be off site or on site. If it is going to be off site you will need to get permission from the company regarding location, funds and other guest. At an off site party you cannot exclude spouses and companions.

If the party is going to be on site, during normal work hours, it saves money for the company and the location is easy for everyone. You do not have to include spouses or children, but you can give permission for them to attend and join in. This is the best idea for a company that has employees with schedules that over lap. Everyone can attend throughout the day.

If you are going to chose a theme and decorate, you need to be careful. Companies are now prevented from offending anyone who may have different beliefs. Make the theme general, such as an employee party for everyone in the company. Keep colors and decoration to a winter or summer theme. Use up beat music, but not seasonal, unless agreed to be all employees.

Food is the number one entertainment! Let employees bring in pot luck dishes, but the employer should provide the main course, dishes and eating ware, all drinks of non alcoholic beverages and desert snacks. Be sure to provide plenty of food for everyone with lots of main dishes, non sugar foods, sweets and chocolates.

Do not exchange gifts. This is a way to offend certain employees that do not share the same beliefs. A great way to say thank you is for the employer to provide general gift cards to everyone for at least $50.00. This money will go a long way in paying bills, buying the family gifts or extending the food budget. If possible, increase the amount of the gift card.

A simple drawing for gifts with everyone’s name entered, is fun for everyone and it is not considered a holiday gift. Provide small items like dishes, gift cards for dinners out with the family, company logo items, ice chest, kitchen ware, decoration items and even hand made gifts donated by other employees.

Your party planning will be a success and everyone will leave happy. It is the best way to say thank you for all the hard work throughout the rest of the year.