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‘Tis the season for some festive office holiday party themes to bring your employees together to bond and have fun celebrating!
Holiday parties bring employees together, allowing them to unwind, connect, and celebrate shared achievements in a festive atmosphere. Beyond the fun, these events boost morale, strengthen workplace bonds, and foster a sense of camaraderie. Holiday parties also provide an opportunity to recognize and appreciate employees for their hard work throughout the year, making them feel valued.
A memorable holiday party starts with a fun theme. Here are unique ideas to inspire your office celebration:
Adding interactive activities makes a holiday party engaging. Here are fun ideas that cater to both in-person and virtual gatherings:
To make sure everyone feels included, consider a theme like “Season of Celebration” or “Winter Wonderland.” This broader theme can cover various traditions and allow for an inclusive workplace event. Here are additional tips:
Take time during the holiday party to recognize employees’ hard work and achievements. Here are ways to incorporate employee recognition into the celebration:
For a smooth and successful event, keep these planning tips in mind:
After the party, gather feedback to learn what employees enjoyed and areas for improvement. Send a follow-up “thank you” message to maintain the positive energy and appreciation.
A well-planned office holiday party can be a memorable, morale-boosting experience that employees look forward to each year. By blending creativity, inclusivity, and genuine appreciation, you can create a holiday celebration that enhances team spirit and sets a positive tone for the new year.
Schedule a demo with Assembly today to discover how you can boost employee engagement and foster inclusivity throughout the year, creating a thriving work environment.
There are many creative holiday party themes to make your event memorable and engaging. Ideas include a “Winter Wonderland” theme for an elegant and cozy atmosphere, a “Gingerbread House Decorating” contest for team-building, or a “Caroling Karaoke” event to add laughter and fun. For remote teams, consider a “Virtual Holiday Hijinks” with interactive games and breakout room activities. These themes create a fun environment that brings everyone together.
To ensure inclusivity, choose a theme like “Season of Celebration” or “Festive Traditions,” which allows everyone to share their cultural holiday traditions. Offer diverse decor and food options, representing various holidays and cultures, and provide activities that celebrate different seasonal customs. Incorporating an option for charitable giving, such as a toy or food drive, can also make the event meaningful for all.
Holiday games add excitement and interaction to the event. Popular options include a Holiday Scavenger Hunt, Ugly Sweater Contest, or Holiday Bingo. For hands-on activities, try a Gingerbread House Decorating contest or Holiday Pictionary. Remote-friendly games like online trivia or virtual holiday charades keep virtual and hybrid teams engaged.
Incorporate employee recognition by organizing a short awards segment with fun superlatives (like “Best Team Spirit” or “Problem-Solving Pro”), giving a thank-you speech, or distributing small, thoughtful gifts. Recognition can be as simple as taking a few moments to acknowledge each team member’s contributions, making them feel appreciated and valued during the celebration.
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There is study after study showing that employee recognition leads to increased engagement. This in return creates an environment where employees are happier and more motivated which increase productivity and reduces voluntary turnover significantly. In order to filled critical roles, companies tend to spend nearly twice the value of an annual salary. Assembly is an investment in your employees that supports your bottom line.
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At the time of redemption (when your employees exchange their points for a paid reward) you'll pay face value. If a reward is a $10 Amazon gift card, your cost will be $10. All paid rewards are billed for on a monthly basis.
The good news is that you don't have to pay for rewards upfront because we only charge you when points are redeemed, not when they're earned.
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Great question! You can customize your core values to match your organization's to boost and track alignment. You can change your currency from the 🏆 emoji (our default) to any emoji of your choice. You can swap our logo for your own. You can also set up company culture rewards such as, "Lunch with the CEO," "Buy a book on us," and so much more!
While we recommend a peer to peer set up where anyone in your organization can give or receive recognition, you can set up Assembly however you want. If you need to limit the people who can give or receive recognition, that's perfectly fine and can be done from your Admin, here.
Assembly connects to the tools your employees use every day to offer an easy, seamless experience with minimal change management.
Assembly has integrations with HCM/HRIS systems like ADP, Google, Office 365, and Slack. We also integrate with communication tools like Slack and Teams so you and your employees can access Assembly wherever they work now.
That depends on the company's permissions set up. That said, over 90% of the employees on Assembly's platform are recognized on a monthly basis. That means nearly every employee across all of our customers are receiving regular recognition from their peers, managers, or leadership. We're extremely proud of this.
They are not required. You can use Assembly without having rewards set up. However, we don't recommend it if you intend to have a high adoption and usage rate. You can always keep the costs down by offering internal culture rewards that are fulfilled by you internally.
No, you can remove allowances from anyone or everyone. It's up to you but we do recommend using points whether they're worth a real dollar value or not. Companies that use points have a much higher engagement rate even if those points don't exchange for real dollars.
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