Office theme parties should be a time to wind down and enjoy the people you work with. A time to eat good food, vent about work and get rid of stress that builds over time. Naturally, everyone in the office should be invited so invitations can easily be sent over e-mail or posted on an office bulletin board. The reason for the party could be to celebrate the success of a big project or completed goal. Even if the party is for no official reason, it is an excellent chance to boost moral with special recognition and pats-on-the-back. If there is a budget for this type of function in your office, have the event catered. A party supply store will have all of the plates, cups, napkins and other paper products you need, as well as any decorations if needed. Creating a lasting memory from the party will help carry the positive energy into the future. Say, for example, you brought someone in to draw simple caricatures of guests. Guests, being the employees, would turn around and hang these in their workspace. For an indefinite time into the future these simple pictures will be seen, talked and laughed about. It is a small way of getting people to bond and creating a good work environment. You could also have some type of auction or even bingo game to give away prizes. Real prizes such as gift certificates are a great suggestion. Other ideas could be coupons for a bonus fifteen minute break, ticket for someone else to bring back lunch, or whatever other fun things you can come up with. Party favors like personalized pens could prove truly useful. A good pen is handy to anyone and serves as another method of reminding people of a good time. Whatever ideas you do decide to go with, just remember to keep it fun and easy- a party shouldnt seem like work. |
