Awkward …
That is the perfect description for some people.
After hours work events can be tough to sell. People are giving up their free time. They have to dress nice and act respectable.
For some, the after hours corporate event is time to socialize people you may not choose to hang with outside the office.
These reasons make plenty of event planners worry. Will their event draw the crowd? Or will excuses dampen the date?
Some employees feel they have to attend if they ever want a promotion. But that mindset throws a blanket over your event planning.
Luckily, there are plenty of fun, corporate social ideas you can try. Getting people excited about an activity banishes the negatives and keeps co-workers engaged.
Here are our top ten ideas for fun social corporate events:
At the office, try hosting:
A Ping Pong Tournament – Start with departmental playoffs, and advance all the way to a grand champion. People will love the fun spirit of competition. Fun inter-office rivalry will have everyone cheering their co-workers to victory.
Other tournaments may include:
- Horseshoes,
- Wii, XBox, video games
- Office Chair races
- and Mini-Golf
Imagine each department setting up mini-golf holes around the office. Then everyone can play to see who has the best score!
Bartender Academy – If you've got a fun crowd, try a drink mix party. Hire a bartender to teach mixing and allow your staff to concoct the perfect company drink for your next corporate event!
Out of the office events could include:
Bowling – A physical activity, bowling promotes teamwork and friendly competition. Rent a few lanes at the local bowling alley, get some snacks from the snack bar and you have an instant, easy and fun event.
Wine Tasting – An educational and relaxing social event if ever there was one. Local wineries can share information on the region and state of the economy for their industry. Wine tastings are fun and help support the local economy.
Comedy Club – Take everyone out for a night of laughs. Comedy is a great stress reliever, creating moments that co-workers will recall over and over again.
Host your own comedy night – If you worry about someone's sensitivity, rent your own venue and bring in a business comedian. The program may be personalized to your group, creating a truly special evening.
When you are looking for corporate entertainment, contact our office to discuss your event. We help clients find entertainment that keeps guests engaged.
