Try out these suggestions to help you plan a company holiday party.

As the holidays approach, you may be thinking about throwing a party for your staff.  Not only is this a great way to get into the holiday spirit, but it is also a smart way to boost employee morale and improve employee satisfaction.  Eager to start planning your company holiday party but not sure where to begin?  Then try out these suggestions to get started. Plan the Basics First, you need to establish the general details for the event.  For instance, you should create a plan that details the following:

• Theme
• Venue
• Time and date
• Guest count
• Food and drink selections
• Décor
• Event agenda

While these details do not need to be set in stone, you need to have a good grasp on these basics before you can start taking more concrete planning steps, like hiring a caterer. Create Party Planning Team To ensure that your event is handled and employee input is considered, you should put together a group of staff members to handle the party-planning.  When you have a small group handling this task, things will be more efficient.  Additionally, other staff members will know who to go to if they have questions or suggestions about the event.  Make sure that your party planning team includes a company HR representative to ensure that all decisions are cleared from a legal and ethical standpoint. Establish Etiquette Expectations Leading up to the event, remind your employees that they are attending a professional party.  While they should feel free to have fun, they should do so in ways that make others feel comfortable and welcome.  You should send out a companywide email covering etiquette issues to avoid, such as excessive drinking, wearing improper attire, and so on. These are some of the suggestions that you should try to plan a successful holiday party for your staff.  Want to ensure that your event goes off without a hitch?  Then make sure you protect your party with the right insurance.  For assistance with all your commercial coverage needs, contact the experts at East End Insurance Agency today.