Surveys Show That Businesses Have A Bigger Holiday Party Budget For 2018

Holiday party surveys show that nearly 80 percent of companies plan to host holiday parties this year with 41 percent companies spending more on soirees than last year. Holiday gifts will be handed over to more than 56% of workforce on an average by organizations, which will further highlight the importance of custom holiday gifts. The most popular holiday party ideas include off-site and on-site parties and office decorations among others.

Businesses Have A Bigger Holiday Party Budget For 2018

As the companies are planning to scale up their holiday party budgets, we have come up with some custom gifts and tips that will take you along the maze of party planning with ease.

PlanĀ  a theme

A themed party like Winter Wonderland is a simple and cost effective way to pull off an interesting holiday party. Choose decorations and gifts that match the theme. For instance, snow flake tree ornaments andĀ  decorations will make a smart choice while Santa hats or snowflake tumblers will make a brilliant gift idea for this themed party. Sticking to a theme will make it easy for you to get things done andĀ  to come up with a great party at the end of the day. You can even think in the lines of alien themes or tech themes if you wish to drift away from the traditional Santa related themes.

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Make the party interesting for the employees

Step into the employees shoes to come up with party ideas that will please them and satiate their desires. You can even send out a simple questionnaire to the employees a few months before the date to get their feedback and opinion about activities and themes.

Stress on thoughtful custom gifts rather than costly gifts

Minimize the pressure of employees to find the best gifts by adopting a simple and fun way of partying. Employees can be inspired to find gifts that are thoughtful and practical instead of shopping it by the sticker price. There is an incredible range of custom gifts that are budget friendly yet appealing. Some of the gifts include chocolates, tote bags, beanies, insulated tumblers, kitchen accessories and much more.

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Ā Keep the festive spirits up

Make sure to organize small games and contests like raffles, prize wheel or holiday quiz to encourage attendance and to keep the fun spirit alive. You can even consider theater or sports tickets, paid holidays or cash prizes in compliance with IRS regulations.

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