Christmas office party planning tips

•Have a brunch in a restaurant instead of an on-premise office party. Allow for dancing following the meal.

•Have the employees to donate gifts to a charitable organization and collect these at the party instead of exchanging gifts.

•Have employees display their talent through funny skits and/or musical selections.

•Have the employees decide whether or not they want to have a party or donate the money that would be used for the party to a charitable organization instead.

•If there is an evening party planned and alcohol is served, make sure that arrangements are made for taxis to take people home or arrange a designated driver system.

•Make sure there are plenty of alternative, non-alcoholic beverages available.

•Consider making two punch bowls, one with alcohol and one without alcohol. Keep the non-alcohol bowl constantly full.

•Make sure there is enough help for the party. If catered, determine what assistance will be needed.

•Because remembering guests and spouses names is difficult, festive nametags should be provided to help with forgetting names.

•If the party is being held in a non-smoking building, make sure to make accommodations for smokers.

•Have a potluck party making a sign-up list of what is needed to prevent duplications.

1 | 2