One of the best ways to show your team and staff that you care about their well-being and welfare is to host an event that they will appreciate – which their loved ones can share in.
We all know how important it is to have a happy and contented team, especially when they have a lot to do during the rest of the year. Holding a corporate family day brings many benefits, not just to your staff’s morale but also to how their loved ones feel about you! When it comes right down to it, the way their family sees their role in your business counts for a lot. You’re one big family, after all; if you can show that, everyone will appreciate it. But you already know all that ? the question is, how can you ensure that you have the best and most effective corporate family day ever? Let’s find out.
- Safety is a priority
There’s no doubt about it ? you must ensure that everyone is completely safe. So make use of only the best and most skilled professionals ? whether for the catering, the fairground stall hire, or the security system. When choosing a professional to work with, make sure they do the proper assessment and analysis and know what you want from them. Have a first aid tent (always) and ensure the staff is fully-equipped for any emergency.
- Preparation is key
It is also important to remember that preparation is critical ? everything must be arranged in precise detail. From beginning to end, inception to completion, everything must follow a set plan and schedule. There must be a committee in charge unless you are doing it yourself. But have a checklist for your site plan, and it should have a list of critical points, such as where the main power, water, or gas are; vehicular access points and routes, the location/s of the stage, the first aid centres, rubbish bins, entrances and exits, information centres, and so on.
- Set a budget for everything
Your event should have a budget, but you should set a budget for everything ? even (and especially) incidentals. As the event planner, you have to consider everything ? from the food and drinks to the venue and entertainment, even the performers! And here’s another tip ? when dealing with suppliers or vendors, it doesn’t hurt to ask for discounts or bundles so you can make the most of your budget and get your money’s worth.
- Decide on a theme
If you don’t have a theme already, why not have one for your event? Having a theme sets the mood and tone, and it even encourages those who don’t want to go. Your choices are also made easier because choosing a venue, entertainment, activities, and decoration will depend on the theme.
- Choose the right venue
Speaking of a venue, choose it wisely. Remember that your choice will reflect on the company, affecting the event’s bottom line ? and the ambience and atmosphere!
- Set the mood
Lastly, set the mood by using the right invitations ? and ensure your invites are interesting and exciting!
