Company Picnics and Parties

It's not too late to plan a company picinic yet this summer. Having a picnic or another social event is a good way to thank your employees for their hard work during the year. It also provides an opportunity to get acquainted with the families of your employees and to relate to one another in a non-work environment. Socializing together builds relationships between employees as well.

You might plan a simple pot luck or barbeque at a park or arrange for an evening at Roaring Springs. You can also host an evening at a Boise Hawks baseball game. The options are limited only by your time, budget, and the number of people you will entertain.

It is also not too soon to begin thinking about your company's holiday party. While most summer activities are family oriented, a holiday party is more often attended by only your employees and their spouses or significant others. Some company owners or managers choose to host a party at their home. Others arrange for dinner and perhaps dancing at a restaurant or hotel. Again, the options are limited only by your budget and the number of people you plan to entertain. If your company is large, you might have several parties, one for each department.

To avoid difficult situations, you can plan in advance to limit the amount of alcohol to be served or choose to serve no alcohol at all. Remember, your company is liable for the actions of those who drink if you provide the alcohol. If one of your employees or a spouse drinks too much and creates a scene, that could affect your working relationship with the employee. Such situations are better off avoided by doing a bit of advance planning.

If you, your spouse, or others in your company don't have the time or the expertise to quickly plan a special event, you can save time and money by hiring an event planner. The time and money that a professional planner can save you is well worth their fee.