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Coming Up With A Good Office Party Idea

Holiday parties are both fun without doubt, but they can be a bit stale. I suggest you throw out the old ideas this year and go with something new and unique to freshen things up. Here are a few ideas that you might run with.

Before we discuss festivities, we have to discuss liquid festivities. Yep, I am talking about booze and the office party. Everyone likes a bit of liquid refreshment, but don't over do it. You can ruin the holidays for yourself and your co-workers.

Simply put, moderation is the key. You don't want to say or do something you will really regret. Remember, you boss and supervisors are attending the same party. It is considered a really bad move to say something that gets you fired on the spot.

Enough of that. When throwing your party, ask yourself what you would have the most fun doing? Bigger companies pretty much have to have a banquet setting given the number of employees, but smaller businesses have more freedom.

Teamwork is usually a big key in making a small business successful. If you own the business or are responsible for the party, consider throwing it at the boss' house. It can create a bond between everyone and has a friendlier feel than a banquet room in a hotel.

Of course, you are now going to have to come up with food for the festivities. Throwing a potluck isn't a bad idea as everyone has to get involved. If you have a budget to work with, call around to catering companies for some options.

For entertainment, the White Elephant exchange is considered a winner. Everyone brings something from their closet they hate wrapped as a gift and has a value under $30 or so. Gifts are then exchanged and everyone gets a good laugh looking at all the junk.

Sometimes, you just gotta come up with something original. Why not try something like an actual event such as buying everyone tickets to a Christmas play followed by dinner? Just let the ideas flow.

I have to admit I associated banquet rooms and bad chicken entrees with holiday office parties for a long time. That has changed recently. Don't be afraid to go out on a limb and do something unique. People will probably love it.

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