Factorial, an HR management software company, knows that organizing a Christmas party is no simple task: it requires availability, time, creativity, strict cost management and a lot of patience. Therefore, the company has prepared some innovative ideas that companies can follow to organize parties and activities this holiday season.
Find out which ones fit your organization:
1. Organizing Christmas dinner
A company Christmas dinner is the more traditional type of event at this time of year, but there’s no reason it can’t be unforgettable. The first step is to consider whether it would be better to choose a restaurant, rent a space, or even do it in-house.
Therefore, personalized invitations can be created for each employee; Organizing gift exchanges, for example “secret friend” style; Invest in moments of entertainment and activities throughout dinner; In the following days, challenge employees to share photos and videos of the dinner on social media.
2. Implement supportive team building
If the idea of holding a company Christmas dinner isn’t something you’re interested in, or if you’d rather allocate that budget to helping those who need it most at this time, then building a supportive team might be a good option.
Research the different associations out there, see what each does, how they do it, what their key support needs are, and how they can relate more to your company’s values, purpose, and even culture.
Examples include “dog walking”, which is an animal walking association that takes care of animals; Or setting up a children’s play party with underprivileged children who need affection and attention; Or even a cooking workshop, the final results of which are donated to an organization.
3. Create a themed party
If you want to do something really different, a themed party is the perfect solution – as well as doing something different from what other companies are choosing at this time, you’ll surprise your employees.
The possible themes are endless, but we leave you with some ideas: costumes for something that starts with the first letter of your name (Samuel could dress up as a superhero, Maria as a fluorescent marker and Carlos as a doorbell); Color Party (put colored papers in a box, each person will draw lots and have to be fully dressed); A 70s, 80s, 90s party or a futuristic party (where everyone dresses up for a trip back in time).
4. Involve families in celebrations
If there are several employees with children, it may be a great idea to choose events that include family members, especially children. Why not a children’s theater or musical that ends with a gathering/meal in a rented space? This allows employees to spend their day in an unforgettable way, combining their personal and professional lives.
5. Allocate a day for group matches
To create a whole day that is different and relaxing, you can always hire an event organization company that creates games that adapt to your employees and relate to your company.
For a technology company, for example, more technology and digital play would make sense; For a company in the tourism sector, all games can be held within this theme. Creativity and indifference are the keys to success.
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