With a little over 50 days to go until Christmas 2022, the year is rushing by at a frightening rate While South Africans are enjoying the return of the warm spring and summer days, this is a stark reminder that the December vacations aren’t far out of sight.
While Christmas and New Year are exciting times for most people; but for employers and directors can feel a bit of dread about this time of year Not only because of the wrapping up of a busy business time but also the pent-up pressure of workers agitated to take a much-required break off from work.
1. Your team has earned it!
The core of your business, and the bedrock of your success; Your team has been grafting hard and putting in the long yards since January. They’ve earned a break – and a party!
2. Keeping your company motivated!
A Year-End Function can feel like a light at the end of the abyss for demoralized workers, and a charged target for those who are still running strong. A target is always a good motivator for teams.
3. Developing a balanced, pleasurable work culture.
An important pursuit for numerous contemporary workers is to be a part of a vibrant, balanced working culture. Salaries are always negotiable, and responsibilities can be added or removed, but a great culture isn’t easy to find. Year-End Functions and Team events are a good index of strong work culture.
4. Relaxing Time for your Team.
As important as employers may occasionally wish their team were robotically efficient, They aren’t robots. They’re humans, who thrive on interpersonal connections and community! Year-End functions produce a low-pressure terrain for teammates to let their guard down and get to know each other as people; not just associates.
5. Bettered Morale and Excitement for the New Year!
The Year-End Function is a time to celebrate the year passed, and reflect on the ups and downs along the way. Of course, after the Year End Function, all eyes start to shift to the New Year – to the Fresh challenges and new chances that lie ahead.
A Year-End function is an ideal time to send your team off for the year, but also to prime them for the stretch ahead! There are plenty of reasons to have a Year- End function, and NOW is the time to get your planning started. Themes invite, RSVPs There’s a lot to do!
Thinking about planning a year-end function? We can manage that!