Who’s talking about the holidays already? We are. With the cool air making its way to the Aiken area, we know winter is just around the corner. Waiting until the last minute to plan your corporate holiday party not only makes things stressful; it’s more expensive. Many companies decided to forego holiday festivities for their employees over the past several years. This year, however, is a great year to really celebrate how grateful you are for those who have stayed loyal to your business by holding a corporate catered party!
You Show Appreciation With a Corporate Catered Party
A lot of focus since the COVID shutdown has been on work/life balance. Many people reevaluated their lives during the pandemic and started to see what is really important. What most workers want going forward is to feel appreciated for their efforts and know that they are valuable to your organization. A holiday party is one of the best ways to say thank you by honoring all they do throughout the year.
You Create Cohesion
Although you probably get a lot of time together in the office, work-hour togetherness differs from socializing as a group. People who play together stay together, and at the heart of that is forming relationships. You likely think of the workers who work for you as family and what better way to create a kinship among your employees than to celebrate the holiday season as a group? When you hold a celebration, everyone gets to be themselves and lose the formality. When that happens, it creates cohesion and bonds!
You Boost Morale
The past couple of years have challenged us all in many ways. What better way is there to lift people’s spirits than through celebration? A holiday party is an excellent opportunity to allow people to let their hair down and enjoy time outside of the work atmosphere. When you foster goodwill, you boost morale. Boosting morale keeps everyone’s mental health, healthy, and it also makes people want to work with and for you, creating a happy workspace!
You Can Acknowledge and Commend Achievements
Everyone likes a little shout-out every once in a while. Sometimes working can feel thankless. A party is a fantastic time to celebrate not just the holiday, but also to celebrate the individuals who work tirelessly for you. A holiday bonus is much appreciated, and so too is an acknowledgment of what each of your employees brings to the workplace and their achievements. By highlighting the success of each and their contribution in a formal setting, you instill a sense of pride.
You Build Retention and Loyalty
As people become a little more picky about their time and the value of it, it is becoming increasingly difficult to retain talent. A company that has a high retention rate does better than one that has a transient workforce. By acknowledging, celebrating, and appreciating your employees through a holiday party in their honor, you help to build loyalty for your organization. When people are happy and loyal, you will see your business flourish.
Although fall is just rushing in, the holidays are not close behind. This year is an excellent one to bring back the tradition of a corporate catered holiday party. If you wait until the last minute, finding a caterer that you can trust to do the heavy lifting will become more difficult. Why not get a jump on the season and secure your date with Catering by the Deft Chef today? Our dance card is already beginning to fill up, so act now!