As this year quickly comes to a close, many companies are looking forward to planning holiday parties to give employees a chance to relax and celebrate a new year, and decade, with their coworkers. While most employees have to do nothing more than show up to an office celebration, enjoy some free food and drinks and have light-hearted conversations with coworkers before calling it a night, those in charge of planning and throwing the party may not be so lucky.
Those in charge of throwing an unforgettable office party certainly have their work cut out for them each year as the holiday season rolls around. Office parties tend to have mixed reviews from employees, as many people would often prefer to spend their free time at home, rather than an office event with coworkers. This can lead to an imposing sense of pressure for party planners to throw an awesome, unforgettable party that employees will love and enjoy themselves.
If you are in charge of planning and throwing a new year’s office party for your company, fear not. Bagmasters has some of the best ideas for party planning and gift ideas that are sure to excite employees and break the traditional office holiday party mold.
Tips for the Perfect New Year’s Office Party
Stick to the Budget
It may seem like a no-brainer, but not having a firm handle on how much you have to work with when it comes to money is a big mistake that could lead to easily overspending. The first thing any smart party planner should do is figure out how much of a budget they have to work with and go from there. Budgeting will help other aspects of the party planning process easily fall into place.
Start Early
Along with taking the time to establish a budget, it is crucial that at least some of the party planning starts early. Most popular venues will book quickly, and gift options can become limited as the date of the party inches near. The party doesn’t need to be entirely planned too far in advance, but it is a good idea to get a venue and gift ideas planned early on.
Find out What Employees Want
The best way to ensure you’re throwing a party that employees are excited about is simply including them in the decision-making process. Create an easy and free online survey to get an idea for what kinds of activities, foods, themes, and venues would be most enjoyed by employees. Not only will you get some great ideas, but you’ll also be letting employees know that their opinions are valued.
Find a Fun Venue
Deciding where to have the party can always be one of the more difficult parts of party planning. While holding parties in the office is the most cost-effective, but definitely not the most fun of options. Try going against the grain and hold the event somewhere employees can have some fun, like an arcade or another specialty venue with entertainment options.
Set up a Party Committee
Planning a fun-filled new year’s office party doesn’t have to be tackled on your own. If you find yourself running short on ideas or bandwidth, formulate a party planning team to help with the execution. Employees will love getting the chance to do something different, even if it’s just for a few days, and it is a great chance to promote team-building within the office.
Personalized Gifts for Employees
Although there is nothing set in stone that employees have to be given gifts at office parties; however, giving presents is a great way for businesses to show employees how much they are valued, and can help motivate workers to continue their hard work well into the new year.
Finding the perfect personalized gifts doesn’t have to be an expensive or stressful part of the planning process and can easily be done by shopping for wholesale products from Bagmasters. Here are some of the top personalized gifts for employees:
Personalized Speaker and Charger Set: This awesome and handy gift box set is the perfect gift to personalize and hand out to employees the night of the party. It is already wrapped and ready to go and comes complete with a power charger that can be used for the speaker, phones, and other MP3 players. The speaker is Bluetooth compatible, small, portable and great for playing music at home or in the office.
Customized Sherpa Blanket: Help keep employees warm throughout the winter months with a super soft, custom embroidered Sherpa blanket. These are unique gift ideas that employees can use to get cozy with loved ones at home, or even kept at their desks for chilly office days.
Custom Tote Bags: Reusable tote bags are a great gift idea that is multi-functional, durable, and strong. With more eco-friendly people around the world than ever, giving a practical gift that can be reused time and time again is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Best of all, there are so many customization options available when it comes to tote bags, there is a perfect bag to suit the needs of your company.
Stainless Steel Tumblers: Similar to reusable tote bags, stainless steel tumblers are great gifts that can be used by anyone and help reduce waste; not to mention help control the temperature of employees’ drinks. A person can never have too many reusable cups at the office!
Custom Backpacks or Travel Kits: If you have employees who travel frequently for work, give gifts that will help make packing and getting around easier with backpacks or travel kits. These items will help promote your company’s brand as employees travel while helping them stay organized.
Custom Coolers: Coolers are a simple, yet effective gift option. Everyone will be able to put a customized cooler to good use; whether employees use it to bring lunch to work, for grocery shopping, or family outings; not to mention, will come in handy for taking home any party leftovers.
Party planners can rest easy this holiday season knowing that Bagmasters has everything you need to throw the perfect New Year’s office party, from wholesale tote bags to electronic gifts. Show employees how much they are appreciated and help motivate them for the new year by throwing a fun party and giving personalized gifts they can use at home, or the office.
