Celebrate the End of the Work Year with Your Team with These Fun Ideas

The end of the year is fast approaching and with it comes an opportunity to look back and celebrate the successes your company has realised. What better way to do that than to host a fun event or activity that your whole team can take part in? A company’s success doesn’t just rest on one person; it’s every employee that contributes, so all should be recognised and celebrated. This is a great way to show employees how much you respect and value them, plus it gives them something fun to look forward to after a year of hard work.

Here’s a look at some fun ideas that will allow you to celebrate the end of the work year with your team.

The Ultimate Baking Swap – Sweet Treats for All

What better way to end the year than with some fabulous sweet treats? Rather than a traditional potluck meal, why not have everyone whip up a batch of their favourite sweet treats and then all the items can be displayed in the company break room? Employees can feel free to go in and snack throughout the day, trying some fun and tasty new treats.

You can even take it a step further and set up a sugar cookie decorating station so that everyone can have fun decorating their cookie. Just be sure to bake enough cookies for each staff member and a few extras just in case.

Embrace the Holiday Season and Throw a Christmas-Themed Event

There is no shortage of great work Christmas party ideas when you look online for inspiration. And what’s even better is that you don’t have to do it all on your own. There are event planning services that can put together a fabulous Christmas-themed party, activity or event in the office or out of the office. Going all-in on the Christmas theme means you can be as tacky, festive and over-the-top as you like. 

Some of the best Christmas-themed ideas include:

• Wreath making
• Christmas karaoke
• Christmas disco party
• Christmas ice carving competition
• Christmas-themed treasure hunt
• Team gingerbread house-making competitions

Everyone Loves a Themed Scavenger Hunt

If you are looking for a fun idea that tends to be a universal crowd-pleaser, then a themed scavenger hunt is the way to go. The activity can be done solo, or you can break staff up into teams so there is a socialisation element to the event. You’ll find lots of great scavenger hunt ideas online for themes and items to search for, but since this is an end-of-the-year celebration why not embrace the holidays and make it Christmas themed?

Take the Staff Out for a Year-End Luncheon

Rather than asking staff to get together during the weeknights or weekends at this busy time of year, a good idea is to take them out for a year-end luncheon. This is something you’ll need to plan weeks, if not months ahead, as you’ll likely need to make a group booking reservation. 

You need to be sure that whatever restaurant you choose, it can accommodate everyone. Also, look to see whether it has an impressive menu that accommodates dietary restrictions and concerns. It should also feel special so that employees know they are valued. The restaurant may offer the option of a pre-set menu so employees can choose their meal in advance and then it will be ready when they arrive. Think about location too, as you’ll probably want something close to the office. This may mean you also need to book a bus to get everyone to and from the restaurant. 

Any one of these ideas will help you close out the year on a positive note and with a big bang, celebrating all the hard work your staff have put in.