ChristmasOfficeParty

Aug 4, 2015

Organise the Perfect Office Christmas Party

Being shouldered with the responsibility of organising your office Christmas party can often be a thankless task and you are under huge pressure to make sure everyone enjoys their one big office day/night out of the year. How you go about organising the food, refreshments and entertainment for a Christmas party will depend on the tastes of the people coming and the organisational culture of the office, but there are some basic rules that you must follow to make the party memorable for all the right reasons and to avoid it being remembered for the wrong reasons. However,with some key skills you ...

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Dec 2, 2014

December Indulgence… start planning in advance!

Party season is here – hooray! Your dance card may be full… but that doesn’t mean your stomach has to be. We all over-indulge around this time of year – it’s difficult to avoid. But I have put together one or two tips to make fighting the fat a little easier when it comes to January. Don’t abstain – just plan ahead a little (after all, it is what us PAs are good at doing!). Office snacks If you work in an office, it is very likely that there will be bowls of sweets, chocolates, perhaps the odd Christmas ...

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Nov 24, 2014

It’s Time to Prepare for Christmas

And we don’t just mean buying presents! As a PA, there’s a lot to think about it in this busy period. So, here are a few helpful tips on handling Christmas parties and holiday handovers. Holiday handovers A relaxing Christmas break can easily be spoiled if you fail to get your holiday handover concluded smoothly, so consider the following: Start the handover early – there’s always a hitch or two, and starting early avoids any last minute panic Be realistic – don’t work yourself into the ground trying to fit everything in before you finish Write clear instructions – ...

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Nov 7, 2014

Organising the Office Christmas Party

A task that strikes fear into the heart of the most unflappable PA. So many factors to consider – and then that all important question: How can you please everyone? The answer is simple; you can’t. But don’t give up just yet. There are some things I have learned over the years to assist you in making your arrangements for a fun and entertaining Christmas party. Make sure you are given a budget upfront This makes the job of hunting for a venue much easier. There is no point contacting a Michelin starred celebrity-frequented restaurant if you only have ...

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Nov 5, 2014

13 Top Tips for Throwing a Great Office Christmas Party

Christmas is approaching fast and once more the festive spirit will invade the office! Here are our top tips to make sure your office Christmas plan is a memorable one What to look for in Christmas party venues As early as possible, start contacting potential venues most will offer site inspections with their in-house events manager. Things to consider when choosing a venue include: Capacity – is it large enough or would you have to compromise your guest list? Location — is it accessible, good for cabs and public transport? If not, you may need to consider ...

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Sep 19, 2014

Christmas Party Etiquette

It’s getting to that point of the year when offices up and down the country get to have a night out on the company – a night which in many cases leads to regrets on the morning after the night before. It’s not always a case of hanging your head in total, career jeopardising shame, however. Sometimes it’s simply a case of mild embarrassment and cringing at the thought of the antics that a few too many drinks brought about. See here for our guide on Christmas Party Themes. But whether it’s all out regret or just the ...

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Nov 15, 2013

12 Safety Tips for The Office Christmas Party

As most office Christmas parties are company sponsored events, employers are responsible for the health, safety and welfare of their staff during the party – as well as making sure they have a great time. It is worth remembering that employers are responsible for the conduct of their employees at all work related events, both on-site and off-site in addition to unplanned and spontaneous events that may occur. Christmas parties generally have a positive impact on morale and team spirit and it is an opportunity for an employer to thank employees for all of their hard work during the year. However, ...

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