Do you find yourself questioning whether or not an annual company party is worth the invested time and capital? We have definitely been there, but in our experience, a company party can really set the stage for a successful year; let us tell you why.
It gives your team something to look forward too.
A well-anticipated company party can serve as a great tool in keeping spirits and productivity high during the busy seasons of the year. We all know the feeling of overwhelm that can often come from working hard to achieve the results needed to move a company forward, but when you know you have something great to look forward to, it helps you stay motivated and achieve your goals. Raising the bar in the Central Coast Events Industry is no easy feat, and the Kramer Team works incredibly hard at this. I know that after a busy season of helping our clients celebrate their lives in the biggest ways possible, our team has earned that big party in which we get the chance to let loose and celebrate life with one another.
It allows the different divisions in your company to connect with one another.
It’s very common for the various divisions of a company to become somewhat distant from one another during the busy seasons of the year because they are on separate tracks, working hard to excel in their craft. A company party is a perfect opportunity for new friendships to form amongst people in your organization who don’t regularly get the opportunity to connect. At Kramer Events, we have many specialized divisions – DJ, Lighting, Coordination, and Photo Booth – but it is essential to our company culture that the team synergy remain strong, and this involves all members of the team being able to interact and work well with one another. Having the ability to socialize with your coworkers in a non-work setting can really solidify the bonds that will move your company to the next level in the upcoming year.
It creates a space in which your team’s accomplishments can be celebrated.
This is possibly the most beneficial aspect of throwing an annual company party because it gives you the perfect opportunity to celebrate the amazing team of people that are the backbone of the company. Here we can showcase our great successes and find humor and learning opportunities in our failures. We can acknowledge individual employees or divisions as a whole for their hard work and perseverance and present awards to those who have earned them. As the CEO/Team Leader of a company, it is vital to give back to your employees and acknowledge all their hard work and achievement so they feel proud to be a part of the vision you’re all working towards. It also gets everyone pumped up for the next year to come and motivates everyone to raise the bar even higher.
In conclusion, an annual party can be an essential part of achieving success in your company.
Regardless of your industry or the scale of your company, an annual celebration for your team can be a key component in the overall success of the business by keeping motivation up, strengthening ties amongst team members, and creating a space to celebrate achievements and encourage new growth.
Stay tuned for our next Kramer Corporate newsletter to learn more about the ins and outs of planning your team gathering. In the meantime, check out our party packages here.