Organizing an end-of-year party should be as natural as celebrating New Year's Eve.
While the festive spirit is obviously a common point between the two events, the end of year evening in business is associated with more challenges. Let's see which ones together, so that this event becomes as traditional as the Christmas tree!
To thank your collaborators 🙋 ♀️
Perhaps we are not going to teach you anything by telling you that recognition at work is fundamental for Everyone's motivation. On the other hand, you may not be aware that this recognition does not have to have a monetary value. In an American study, 83% of respondents said that recognition was more rewarding than rewards or gifts.
An end-of-year evening is, without a doubt, one of the most effective ways to express this recognition. Do not hesitate to let it be formulated during a speech, which will be light.
To celebrate the year that is ending... 🎈
Whether you like your work or not — and we hope that this is the case with your talents — professional life often remains source of fatigue and stress. According to Capital magazine, 7 out of 10 employees even say they have a nervously tiring job.
Having a good time with colleagues, without having a business objective, helps to ease the pressure. This is all the more powerful and symbolic once the year is over. Organizing an end-of-year party is simply Give your teams a well-deserved break.
... and to engage with whoever arrives! ⏳
How do you feel when you come back from vacation? Relaxed? Determined? Think back to these feelings and remember that the idea is the same, on a smaller scale, about end-of-year evenings. This generally applies to most internal events. According to an Ipsos study, 62% of employees in fact say that internal events promote their motivation at work ! In other words: the return on investment is worth it!
Some time during the event can be devoted to the year's numbers — they are everyone's success — but remember that this is not the main objective. It is, above all, a thank you event. Instead, turn the traditional speech into a New Year's Eve ceremony, which will make you want to spend the year by your side!
To boost a sense of belonging 👨 ❤️ 👨
Already, at 4E century BC, the philosopher Aristotle affirmed that” Man is a social animal ”. Seeking the company and appreciation of others would therefore be part of our core nature. This seems to apply to our personal and professional lives. It seems quite logical that we are more motivated when we have a sense of “corporate” belonging. We feel more involved, especially because we know that other people are counting on us.
An end of year evening is a golden opportunity to develop this sense of belonging: you are together in an incredible place - discover 8 unusual places for your end-of-year event in Paris - you share a delicious meal and enjoy new experiences. How could relationships not be strengthened?
Moreover, we gave you in a previous article 10 tips for a successful end of year party. Many of our customers tend to abandon the ultimate recommendation...
To share the values of the company 💪
Is the concept of “people first” rooted in your company culture? Prove it to your employees by showing them that you really think about them!
Is innovation part of our DNA? Orient the theme of your evening around tech, for example by creating a personalized digital show or a video-mapping on a building facade.
Use this event to remind, through the theme, the scenography, etc., The values that shape the company and which will continue throughout the year to come.
An end of year evening to prepare?
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https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/mind-the-manager/201306/new-employee-study-shows-recognition-matters-more-money
https://www.capital.fr/votre-carriere/25-chiffres-etonnants-sur-la-sante-au-travail-1295122
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