Family fun days, team challenges, charity team building activities and festive staff conferences are the four top ideas for work Christmas parties in 2017 from leading corporate events planning professional Rachael Ziccone.

“We work with organisations, large and small, all over Australia and New Zealand to plan and deliver corporate Christmas parties so we understand the many constraints and challenges that companies face in deciding what to do,” said Ziccone.

Here are Ziccone’s top four ideas for staff Christmas parties in 2017 to help companies plan for something different and special in December…

1. Family fun day

“Family fun days can be a great way to acknowledge and involve both staff and families in a fun, relaxed and social environment with something for all ages to enjoy. When organising family fun days, some things to consider are catering and entertainment for both kids and adults, what infrastructure needs to be brought in, applying for permits for outdoor venues, and conducting a risk assessment.”

2. Christmas team challenge

“If your team enjoys problem solving or adventure type activities, a fun daytime team building event followed by a barbecue and drinks may be ideal for you. Some team building programs like Mission Impossible and City Scramble provide the opportunity to explore your region, and others like Survivor and Beach Olympics are perfect to enjoy a beautiful location. We have designed Christmas-themed team building activities for corporates such as Hunt For Santa’s Sleigh and Christmas Cluedo to combine fun with various bonding exercises.”

3. Charity team building

“To enjoy the spirit of ‘giving’ this Christmas, a great option for your staff Christmas event may be a charity-focused team building program. They are fun, team-oriented and, most importantly, provide a gift to those less fortunate. Bikes For Tykes, Toys For Tykes and Formula One Kart will put smiles on many disadvantaged children’s faces. Give A Dog A Home will provide shelter for four-legged friends in need. Whilst Charity Chef will help put food on a family’s table.”

4. Festive company conference

“Holding your staff conference in the lead-up to Christmas is a good opportunity to combine strategic planning, professional development, team building and festive fun in the one corporate event. It may be perfect timing for you to plan for 2018 or update staff on plans, provide some corporate training opportunities and then let your hair down for Christmas with an evening dinner or cocktail function. A festive company conference will provide a positive injection into your company’s culture and take advantage of everyone’s creativity and high spirits at this time of year.”

Corporate Challenge Events is a specialist in the event planning and delivery of corporate events and company Christmas parties across Australia and New Zealand with offices in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Auckland.

For more information visit www.corporatechallenge.com.au or www.corpchallenge.co.nz

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For further information contact:

Corporate Challenge Events
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0800 832 669
P.O. Box 11846, Ellerslie, Auckland 1542
www.corpchallenge.co.nz