If you’re looking to offer a big celebration for your employees this Spring, there are some things you need to keep in mind. They are looking for things that make them feel appreciated in the atmosphere and truly celebrated. Feel free to gather some data from different sources and take on the five tips below for your next party.
1. Find An Outdoor Setting
The weather during the Spring is great almost everywhere. The temperature is just right, not too hot or cold. There could be a chance of rain, so while you have the event outdoors, it is a good idea to rent a large tent for the group to get under in case there are light showers. This allows everyone to be comfortable during the party. You also don’t have to worry about them getting sunburned from being out in the rays too long.
2. Cater In The Good Stuff
Take your time and cater in the good food from your local restaurants. According to Zippia, 94% of patrons check a restaurant’s reviews online before going, so you might want to get a data check on what your employees like through a survey. After you’ve got the best reviews, narrow down to good food that will be fresh and keep them talking until the next event. What you don’t want to do is buy a bunch of pizzas that will just get cold and tasteless after a few minutes.
3. Establish A Theme
Once you’ve decided to go to a party, you need to have a theme. Choose something that is basic like a beach theme, or more specific like a major league team. No matter what team you go with, the colors and decorations have to match the area. Choose three main colors to create a theme then carry those colors throughout with accessories like napkins, plates, place cards, paper pom-poms, pennants, or balloons. You can usually get these items together in a party kit online or visit a local party store that has them in stock.
4. Have Drinks Available
If you really want to let your employees know you care and want to celebrate them, have a bar available. Parties that bring the alcohol also pay a good bit of money, and that says a lot about the employer. If you have a smaller budget but want to serve alcohol, you can give out drink tickets and limit them to beverages. If you really want to splurge, offer an open bar. Its presence alone, however, will be a positive sign to them.
5. Celebrate With Fun Information
Once you get to the peak of the party and everyone is having a good time, this is a great place to let them know about any positive changes that are coming their way. If they’re due for a raise, or changes in the benefits they are receiving, then make sure you make a big announcement to let them all know at once. You may have been trying to decide if you want to make work schedules flexible, and finally decided to give in. According to the National Library of Medicine, Flexible scheduling, for example, reduces job-related stress by 20% and increases satisfaction by 62%. Any of these types of information will be positive and great things to provide to your employees during this party.
Start Preparing Today
Now that you’ve gone through these tips and reviewed the online data from others who have hosted such parties, you are ready to get started. You need to start a list of items you need and begin the restaurant reviews. You can expect a successful and super fun Spring celebration after it’s over and you start getting feedback on a job well done.