As the summer reaches for fall, HR professionals and holiday event planners are stepping up their focus on creating memorable holiday happenings. Many companies plan events that are hosted at their facilities, where their family of families gathers to see where Mom and Dad work. They are often invited to enjoy a happy holiday happening that could include crafts, games, and a Disc Jockey. Oftentimes, Santa stops by all dressed up and say in his favorite chair set in a festive Santavill Façade, where families pose for commemorative photos and receive holiday gifts.
Many companies choose to celebrate a year of hard work at a hotel or catering hall, where they enjoy a wide variety of entertaining interludes. Imagine the excitement of dancing with you best Gal or Guy, or having a fortuneteller offer a whimsical glance at the past, present and the magic of tomorrow. Other enhancements include: Las Vegas nights, professionally presented dinner shows including dance troops, custom written mysteries that speak to company lore and traditions and sometimes major illusion shows.
Most of these events are attended by employees accompanied by their significant others who enjoy tastefully presented theme décor. Clearly the company’s culture, event goals and, of course, the budget determine the extent of the production… That’s where an event design and solutions company like The Event Pros Group can become a most effective part of the planners event team.
It is most important that preparations begin as soon as possible so that planners can get the right location; the right entertainers and the right decorators rather than having to settle for who’s left.
Many companies have adopted a new approach to site and date selection… They are planning their events in January so that they are THE event that day, not one of many that hope to capture the attention of invitees. January events tend to ensure that the invitees don’t have to choose between events, and offer guests “one more opportunity” to celebrate with people that matter to them… That’s why it is becoming increasingly popular, and generally allows planners to enjoy a greater success with their holiday budgets.