Themed events are back! 3 ideas for your corporate party

The Great Gadsby

If you want your employees to feel like they’re part of an exclusive social circle, theme your party after a popular cultural event or movement. The Great Gadsby is a stylish and relatively easy choice, as it translates easily into a formal event, while allowing you to make extra glamorous when it comes to decor and entertainment. Here are a few ideas to make it memorable:
Hire a swing or jazz band! With the uptick in the economy, many companies are looking to spend more money on their celebrations. They’re also looking for unique ways to make the party stand out. And what could be more unique than a swing or jazz band? With their retro vibe, these groups are perfect for bringing back some nostalgia and making your corporate event a memorable night for everyone involved.
Themed cocktails – You can’t go wrong with signature drinks! These drinks needn’t be limited to Gatsby-era cocktails like gin-and-tonics. Consider themed fruit juices, champagne cocktails, and mocktails for non-alcoholic drinkers.
Glamourous party favors – In case you’ve forgotten what decade this is, remind your guests by giving them some party favors. They don’t need to be expensive or large – look for 20s themed handicrafts like charms or keyrings: you’ll find plenty of affordable options!

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Sustainability is in!

By choosing a theme that ties into your company’s values, like sustainability for example, you help rally employees around those values and reinforce them internally. These types of events also give your company extra credibility when it comes to promoting its mission outside of the organization—as long as your event is fun and memorable, it’ll be an easy sell for everyone to tell their friends about how much fun they had (particularly people who attend a lot of corporate events themselves).
Start with a conscious choice of venue. In addition to your usual options like hotels, resorts and conference halls, consider venues that are open about their sustainability policies, that have a minimum-waste policy and use green energy. You may also want to look into catering companies that use local ingredients and can guarantee fair-trade supply chains.

The 80s are back!

The 80s may be long gone, but the decade’s culture is alive and kicking. For some reason, the era of big hair, leggings, and neon colors is making a comeback. Even though not everyone in the office is old enough to remember the 80s, it’s a fun way to get employees together for something different. If you’re looking for an out-of-the-ordinary theme for your next corporate party or off-site, it might be time to go back to the future in more ways than one with an ’80s theme.
The decade is easily recognizable thanks to its color palette, which was dominated by neon lights and loud prints in bold colors. You could also incorporate references to recent and popular revivals such as Stranger Things, as well as planning an 80’s themed dj-set that will get everyone dancing. Choose this theme for a laid-back event, that is more about connecting and having a good time rather than focusing on business goals: this is more team-building than annual conference.

Conclusion: get creative with your themed events

Themed corporate events are a great way to keep your employees entertained and engaged. They will feel motivated to attend, and actually look forward to going to work on that day! As a bonus, themed corporate events are also a great talking point for social media, allowing you to show off your creativity and to market your brand.

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