Things are still a bit slow on the blogging front as I navigate my way through these early days with a newborn (and two year too!). So today I am pleased that we have a guest post by Gennie Richards offering up a few tips on Organising an Office Social Event...
Social events
make up an important part of working life. The success of any business comes
down to having a cohesive and happy workforce. Organising social events
throughout the business year is one of the best ways to achieve this.
Successful
social events are not simply a case of gathering your staff members together
and leaving them to it. In order for your office's social events to be as
effective as possible, it's important that you set aside some time to plan the
events as thoroughly as possible. Here, we take a look at a few tips which can
help you to piece together the best social event for your office.
Communicate
The most
important thing is for everyone to be present for your event. This not only
requires smart planning to ensure that you pick a time which is appropriate for
everybody, but also necessitates clear communication.
Set a date for
your event as early as possible and do all you can to ensure that the date is
known throughout your workplace. If you've chosen a time carefully and have let
everybody know, the rest is down to your co-workers in terms of attendance.
Choose a
sociable activity
It's usually a
good idea to get out of the office when you're organising a social event, and
this means you'll probably be taking part in an activity of some kind. The key
here is to avoid doing things which make it difficult for people to talk. Going
to see a film is an example of an activity which isn't particularly appropriate
for this kind of event.
Get your
finances straight
There are few
things more awkward at a social event than running into financial difficulty.
In order for things to run as smoothly as possible, it's generally wise for
businesses to take care of the costs in advance.
In situations
where payments might need to be made during the event, it makes sense to use
your business account with American
Express Australia. This usually takes a weight off everybody's mind, making
it easier to relax and socialise.
Speak to your
co-workers
The ultimate
goal of planning a social event is to keep everyone happy. For this reason it
makes sense simply to speak to your co-workers when planning an event. Finding
out what everybody would be most comfortable with can be a huge help when it
comes to keeping the entire office happy.
Thank you so much to Gennie for this special featured post. If you are interested in being a guest contributor or having your product reviewed or featured on the blog, please contact me at utterlyorganised@gmail.com
