How to Plan a Virtual Holiday Party
How to Plan a Virtual Holiday Party
Tis the season to celebrate a year of successes and those who helped make them happen. Holiday parties are events planned to show employees that they are appreciated and valued in the workplace. These types of celebrations also allow for coworkers to socialize in a setting outside of the office, allowing them to better get to know one another without the stresses of work-related responsibilities. With the continued spread of COVID-19, hosting an in-person holiday party is not recommended this year in order to help keep employees safe and healthy. Fortunately, businesses can still hold a virtual holiday party, allowing for the festivities to be experienced and enjoyed online. Learn how to organize the ultimate virtual holiday party with the team at E3 Consulting!
Schedule a Date and Time
Because this is a celebration for employees, it is important to hold it during a time that works best for everyone. Take a poll around the office and use the results to set an official date and time. Send out e-vites to all employees as well as reminders as the event nears.
Choose a Theme
What will the attire be? Designating a dress theme gives employees the opportunity to be creative and get into the holiday spirit. Examples may include ugly sweaters, silly hats, characters from different holiday movies, and more.
Plan Activities
What’s a virtual holiday gathering without activities? There are so many different ways you can keep people engaged and entertained, some of which include putting knowledge to the test with holiday trivia, preparing a meal or cocktail together, giving out superlatives, holding a costume contest, and playing games with prizes.
Allow Time for Socializing
Before wrapping things up, give employees the chance to talk amongst themselves or have the floor during the video conference. They can share plans that they may have over the holidays, discuss various holiday traditions, express their hopes for the year ahead, and more. By doing this, people can learn more about each other and discover common interests.
Plan A Virtual Holiday Party and Other Events for Remote Employees With E3
To close the virtual event, it is important to tell employees how grateful you are for their hard work and dedication. Without them, your business would not be able to thrive and be the success that it is. At E3 Consulting, we believe that the most successful people are healthy and happy and the most successful companies are filled with happy, healthy people. Continue to recognize and honor employees through virtual celebrations. In addition, you can show your appreciation by implementing ergonomic services from E3! We proudly offer ergonomic programs and consulting to help improve comfort and productivity in the workplace. Our health and wellness consulting services include mindfulness consulting and coaching, nutritional consulting, corporate fitness, and employee acupuncture rejuvenation. Although many are working from home during this time, we believe employees do not have to compromise ergonomic health and safety and can truly benefit from our creative solutions. To learn more about our services or get the process started, contact us today. Our team wishes you and your employees a happy and safe holiday season!
