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Home / Media / Blog / How to Throw a Fun and Fabulous Virtual Company Holiday Party!
Two years ago Inspiring HR knocked our first virtual holiday party out of the park. We repeated its success in 2019, and well, it seems like in 2020 more employers could use our tips for throwing a fun and fabulous virtual holiday party:
Why the personal stories? Well, when you don’t meet up at the water cooler, coffee machine, copier, or lunch room, working remote can mean that you may lack the personal connections that you can develop in person. In the course of our day-to-day work, we emphasize informal information sharing via Slack, Teams, text, email, or phone calls to build the team. The party’s agenda was meant to be an extension of building these bonds and growing the appreciation of one another on a personal level.
What were the biggest take-aways? Setting expectations and participation. Everyone had a moment in the spotlight. Everyone felt included. Everyone knew what to expect. Everyone was in a safe environment, and everyone had a lot of laughs.
An extra benefit: No one was at risk of drinking and driving home from the party.
Special consideration for the holiday blues: Holiday depression is real, and whether it was due to COVID-19 or some other reason for loss, many employees are missing important family members this year. Employers wanting to help mental health in their workforce should consider using “office party cost savings” to provide resources, such as adding an EAP to their New Year’s benefits.
Do we recommend it for remote workforces? Definitely… and I’m already conspiring on how to win the cookie decorating contest this year.
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