So to clarify, we’re not talking boss with the lampshade on his head kind of party. We’re talking the all-out bash that everyone talks about for years to come – only to be topped by next year’s extravaganza.
Now that that’s out of the way…
When the recession hit in 2008, companies of all shapes and sizes were hit hard which meant a lot of things that didn’t directly contribute to their bottom line were seen as expendable – this included that event of the year. The company holiday party. Companies like Google, Marc Jacobs, and others simply couldn’t justify the expense or even the optics of (what’s seen as) frivolous spending. Over the last decade, companies have had time to rebuild and emerge from the rubble. In the last couple of years, we have seen a resurgence of the Company Holiday Party and the big guys seeing the value in staff events that connect and show their appreciation for their employees – really, how much they are valued.
So is this the year? Is this the year you bring it back? Or do it up bigger than ever? Whether you’re an experienced planner or on the social committee, we’ve got some inside tips for every budget that will make it a night to remember and keep everyone talking (and not just about Chad and Karen in the supply closet).