How to Get Employees to Mingle at a Christmas Party
Many employees look forward to the end of the year Christmas party. It's a time where you can let loose a bit and get to know people in a social situation. However, the fact that it is a social situation can also strike fear in the hearts of many an employee. Here are some tips to help people mingle. Does this Spark an idea?
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Offer alcohol at the Christmas party. There is no better social lubricant than alcohol. It loosens people up and reduces their anxieties. However, it should be pointed out that everyone must drive safely. This means planning ahead for that day. Car pools, cabs, and people designated to drive others home are essential.
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Reveal who the "secret Santas" are at the Christmas party. Many companies do a secret Santa program where you buy a small gift for someone every day for a week. One way to get people talking is by revealing who each secret Santa was for each employee. It's a great conversation starter.
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Add music to the party. Even if your Christmas party is small and your company can't afford a band or DJ, bring in an Mp3 player and some speakers. Also, focus on group dances to get people to the floor. They'll be mingling in no time.
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Hold contests at the Christmas party. Gather some prizes such as gift certificates from local restaurants and play games such as limbo or charades. This will instantly get people to mingle.
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Assign seating to the food portion of the Christmas party. If there are two departments that never get to meet, then seat them together. It's a great way for people to mingle and introduce themselves.
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Provide a smoking area for people. As much as no one likes to admit it, there is still a huge population in America that casually smokes. By providing a smoking area, people will be able to mingle and mix.
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Tips & Warnings
Watch out for people who get too intoxicated at the Christmas party. Make sure they have a ride home and that they stop drinking and switch to water. If they get belligerent, politely ask them to hang out in someone's office for a few minutes to cool down.
