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Where to Have Your Office Christmas Party

One of the biggest decisions you will have to make when hosting an office Christmas party is where to have your annual event. The location is probably one of the most important aspects that will entice your work mates to come, so it has to be easy to get to by everyone, have disabled access (if needed), be a big enough venue – and of course be classy. if you have your heart set on a theme, this may make the decision very easy indeed. Hotels and Conference Halls Both very popular for office Christmas parties as they have plenty of space for all the guests and probably, their families too. It means you can make a real event out of it and invite everyone. Hotels and conference halls also have the facilities to cater for a Christmas party, such as space for dance floors, DJ’s, tables, the bar and … Read more

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Great Ideas For Your Christmas Office Party

The holiday season is the perfect time to take sometime out to thank your employees for their hard work. A great way to do that is to throw a party where your employees can kick back and celebrate together. They will have the opportunity to get to know each other and you better, and that will help you create the teamwork that you need to have in a great work force. however, it can be tough to come up with a party that will please everyone. when planning your party you will want to keep in mind Christmas party ideas that would involve the whole office and that would entertain the whole office equally. A traditional office Christmas party idea is to have a sit down dinner at your home. sometimes it is great to invite your employees into your home where you can drop the boss act, and simply … Read more

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Christmas Party Deals at Funktion

Christmas is here!. We all know it’s only officially Christmas once the Coca Cola truck has been on TV but you only have to step in to the supermarket to see the shelves stacked with Christmas presents. No one likes to talk about Christmas too early, but when it comes to organising Christmas parties, earlier is best.  The earlier you start to organise it, more options are available for you to choose, such as, venue, food, music, entertainers, location, drinks and more importantly the dates for the Christmas party. We have negotiated with our suppliers to be able to offer some excellent value exclusive Christmas parties throughout the UK at city centre venues.  These Christmas parties are perfect for offices and groups looking to have a good time and you can pick and choose the package most suited to your budget. So the question is Have you booked your Christmas Party … Read more

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Corporate Christmas Parties For Everyone

At the end of the business year, it’s important to give that extra special corporate Christmas party that includes everyone. When designing and creating a party, you should think about everyone’s needs and how to cover them. Venue The venue must be easy to access via public transport and personal vehicles. Many employees may be travelling from nearby and some from afar, as you may get a few employees who commute from the suburbs and the countryside to work. You may need to also organise hotels and taxis quite early on as remember Christmas is a very busy period indeed. Other considerations may include access points for any employees in wheel chairs or for those who have difficulty walking. The Atmosphere Getting the appropriate atmosphere is indeed a challenging task. It has to be just quiet enough for those who prefer to sit and chat, but also faster paced and … Read more

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Adding Mistletoe to the Work Christmas Party

The tradition of hanging mistletoe at Christmas time has been going on since the 18th century. Linked to Christianity, Druids and Norse mythology, this beautiful plant has been associated with religion, fertility, love and immortality.   Adding a little mistletoe to your work Christmas party will certainly get people in the romantic mood. Mistletoe is one of the only plants to bloom and grow fruits in the winter time. When everything else has died for the winter, this plant is fully in bloom. The druids of England saw this plant as mystical and believed it could increase human fertility. Seen as an emblem of fertility, it has arisen in cultural ideologies that mistletoe is an aphrodisiac.   Love has also become associated with mistletoe due to its association with the Norse goddess of love, Frigga and her son. Frigga’s prophetic dream told her to tell every plant that they must … Read more

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How to Keep Your Staff Motivated – Office Christmas Parties and Team Building

With a 37 hour week plus worked for most employees, they can find themselves lagging, sluggish and unmotivated. any corporation, which wants to be efficient and keep its employees happy, must somehow motivate them. Team building days and Christmas parties are the best way to motivate your staff in two very different ways. Team building will enable your staff to work more cohesively as a team. there are a variety of options for team building days, including community work, outdoor based activities, indoor activities, water based activities and games. Games range from the traditional ‘build something out of this old newspaper’ to the more interesting murder mysteries, spy games and game show games. You can even be part of a music video or participate in karaoke. If you feel a bit more adventurous how about go Karting? Or assault courses? the sky’s the limit with team building days! A team … Read more

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Let Your Corporate Christmas Party Be Sensational This Year

Creating a Christmas party for you entire corporation is a hardy task. You want to show your gratitude, but you’re not sure what exactly everyone wants. Constructing a party that everyone wants to attend is a supremely massive task, as you will need to be creative and extremely well organised. At the very heart of a successful party is the formula of magnificence and fun. Most employees will want a lavish affair that combines extravagance with fun. Extravagance can be attained by hiring a luxurious venue with eye catching decorations, ordering sumptuous food and drinks, and hiring suit attired professional staff. Adding luxury to an event such as this makes the event that little more special. If you really want to get you colleagues interested in the yearly Christmas party, it needs to be exclusive and fun! Entertainment is often the key to your colleagues and friends enjoying the night. … Read more

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Planning an Office Christmas Party – Without the Stress!

If you’ve been asked to arrange ht office Christmas party, you might find it a daunting task and not know where to start. on top of all your other Christmas planning you now have to find a venue, food choices and theme for an evening to please all the people in your business – including your boss. a good Christmas party will make a good impression on people so it’s natural to feel a little pressure in wanting to please people. What’s important though is that you don’t get too stressed and fail to enjoy the party! here we’ve put together some hints and tips to help you plan a great Christmas party without the stress! Leave plenty of time to prepare It’s never too early to start thinking about planning the Office Christmas party – especially if it’s your job to organise it! even now in September, plenty of … Read more

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What Not to Wear to the Office Christmas Party

The Christmas Party season is often responsible for some serious fashion faux pas. Flashing Christmas tree earrings, reindeer jumpers and inappropriate Christmas fancy dress are all part of a long list of errors where too much personality is brought to an office event! Socializing with your co-workers outside the office in a Christmas party environment can be a very daunting experience and what to wear can be a big part of this dilemma. There is one tip for all aspiring Office Christmas Party models: BE CAREFUL! Because most of your co-workers only see you at work it’s tempting to go overboard with an outfit that says “this is who I really am!” the Company Christmas Party really isn’t the time to expose “the real you”. Keep to the persona you’ve developed at the office, whatever that may be. Dress too alternative, too sexy, or just plain bad and you are … Read more

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Fun and Enjoyable Office Christmas Party Games

One of the most important things that you must include in your company Christmas party planning without doubt are party games. and if you are looking for fun and enjoyable office Christmas party games ideas, here are some that are sure going to make your office Christmas party an event to remember. Holiday Office Guess Games This game is considered one of the most entertaining among the office Christmas party games, as it will tell how well each employee knows their co-workers. Get childhood photos of each person who worked in the company from spouses, family members, significant others, etc. At the party, post each picture on a huge white poster board with a number under each. each member of the company had to write down who they thought each person was. Another great idea to create this game is to secretly go around and snatch one somewhat ‘personal’ item … Read more

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