{"id":2099,"date":"2018-11-28T14:19:11","date_gmt":"2018-11-28T19:19:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jidancleaning.com\/?p=2099"},"modified":"2018-12-02T19:28:13","modified_gmt":"2018-12-03T00:28:13","slug":"holiday-office-party-ideas-on-a-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jidancleaning.com\/holiday-office-party-ideas-on-a-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"Hosting a Holiday Office Party?  Big Ideas for Small Business Owners on a Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Congregate and celebrate!<\/p>\n<p>December is the final stretch of the year blanketed under twinkling lights, hot cocoa, and laughter. It\u2019s also a delicate time when you need to give you and your small business a breather. A time to exhale!<\/p>\n<p>Just the same, your employees are itching for hard-earned downtime. Yet, your purse strings are already tight, and a holiday party could push expenses overboard. In fact, surveys by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancecareers.com\/office-holiday-party-alternatives-1918051\">Challenger, Gray &amp; Christmas<\/a>\u00a0report a steady spike in employer spending for the sake of group festivities.<\/p>\n<p>Lucky for you, there\u2019s a seasonal spirit this time of year, turning would-be molehills into wondrous magic. Adopt these money-saving ways to thank your employees for their dedication \u2013 no big budget production needed!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Employee Potluck<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This is a chance for employees to show off their culinary skills and family traditions. Post a sign-up sheet so folks can bring a variety of dishes and desserts. When everyone chips in, all can feast. And while your food is in good taste, the opposite could be true for your wardrobe. Lifestyle website, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancecareers.com\/office-holiday-party-alternatives-1918051\">The Balance<\/a>, says hosting an ugly sweater contest brings fun and fodder to the dinner table.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Self-Care Happy Hour<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Many local businesses offer group discounts for their wellness services. Laura Hamill, of Limeade, takes advantage of this notion toting a \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/forbeshumanresourcescouncil\/2018\/11\/09\/workplace-festivities-how-to-maximize-holiday-cheer-without-sacrificing-productivity\/#71b2d5be4780\">Refresh Yourself<\/a>\u201d campaign for her employees. Chair massages, fruit infused water, yoga and meditation offer her team a sense of calm and peace away from the holiday hoopla.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This intention of pausing and centering is said to help enhance productivity too. Now that\u2019s a small splurge with a lasting payoff.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Volunteer Work<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Escape the four walls of an office and team up with a local nonprofit. Volunteering offers up perspective during an otherwise \u201cmaterialistic\u201d shopping season. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpguide.org\/articles\/healthy-living\/volunteering-and-its-surprising-benefits.htm\">Studies<\/a> show when we engage in something much larger than ourselves, we improve our mood and combat stress and anxiety. It&#8217;s a great time of year to start a new initiative. Get your team on board and find a worthwhile cause to support and carry it over into the new year. Giving back brings renewed energy, motivation, and vision that can spill over to both one\u2019s personal and professional life too. Plus, playing \u201csecret Santa\u201d and helping others can be a spiritually enriching experience. So, heed this age-old advice: tis better to give than to receive.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Sharing Party Lines<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.careeraddict.com\/staff-party-ideas\">Careeraddict.com<\/a> says don\u2019t go \u201cstag\u201d when it comes to holiday partying. Split your budget in half, even thirds, by hosting one big soiree with adjoining companies in your building. You\u2019ll be able to pool together resources on a grander scale and bond with your neighbors at the same time. Inexpensive activities like charades, karaoke, and watching movies can bring in-office parties up a notch. Pick someone to be the resident DJ and make a music montage of dance hits to set the pace. Mix, mingle, and jingle bell rock\u2026 you\u2019ll be the coolest boss on the block.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And, when the confetti&#8217;s done streaming, don\u2019t forget to call for reinforcements \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/jidancleaning.com\/contact-us-2\/\">Jidan Cleaning<\/a>, of course! We\u2019ll have your office polished, perfected, and primed just in time for the New Year\u2026 cheers!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you liked this article, please pass it on.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Congregate and celebrate! December is the final stretch of the year blanketed under twinkling lights, hot cocoa, and laughter. It\u2019s also a delicate time when you need to give you and your small business a breather. A time to exhale! Just the same, your employees are itching for hard-earned downtime. 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