Archive for October, 2009

A Simple, Delicious, And Portable Treat: Sugarplums

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Looking for a yummy treat to share with your co-workers this holiday season? Why not create something sweet, simple, and traditional? Christmas Goodies has supplied a recipe for sugarplums that is easy to make and carry to all your holiday parties. Not to mention, you may just score points with the boss for not only [...]

Christmas Realities in the Office

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

This video is sure to draw a chuckle, especially if you work in a “cube farm,” as they refer to it. There are just some inescapable realities about the holiday season in the office — watch to see what they are.

Office Party Networking Tips

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

If your company hosts an office party, you may be wondering whether or not it’s even worth your time to attend. After all, you see these people every day during the week–do you really want to spend your evening with them?
While a Christmas party with your coworkers may seem pointless at first, it can actually [...]

Dinners for Vegetarian Party Guests

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

Figuring out who eats meat and who is vegetarian is a very important aspect of deciding what type of food to serve at your office Christmas party. If you have several attendees who are vegetarian, it’s a good idea to plan a vegetarian main dish to be served alongside the traditional main dish. A catered [...]

Christmas Bonus Trends

Saturday, October 10th, 2009

Although many people who have received Christmas bonuses in the past may not be receiving them this year due to the economic slowdown, it turns out the Christmas bonuses have been on the decline since 2005. Brad from the Christmas Bonuses blog found a news clip from NPR’s Talk of the Nation recorded in December [...]

Office Party Contract

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

We know, we know…the prospect of spending another evening of the holiday season with your coworkers when you already see them 40 hours a week doesn’t appeal to everyone. If you’re one of the people who dreads attending your company Christmas party and that of your spouse, you’ll probably see the humor in this funny [...]

Surviving Your Office Christmas Party

Monday, October 5th, 2009

The office holiday party can be quite an opportunity to endanger your job and your relationship with your coworkers if you aren’t careful. The simple tips in this video can help you stay out of trouble at your company Christmas party, so you don’t have to apologize later.

Office Party Games

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009

One fun activity to incorporate into your office Christmas party is games. The possibilities are literally limitless if you’re creative. If you’re not so creative, here’s a web site that lists dozens of different office Christmas party games, ranging from trivia games and “musical chairs” type contests to ice breakers that help employees get to [...]