Top 5 Company Event Ideas for Employees
Photographer: @allieatkissonimaging
Today’s employees don’t just want to earn a paycheck and go home. They want to love where they work and what to do. One way to make your company a great place to work is to show your employees the appreciation they deserve.
The best way to show someone you appreciate them? Throw them a party! Keep reading for our top five company event ideas for employees.
Choose a Great Theme
The best employee appreciation parties have interactive themes. Bonus points if you can think of one that’s fresh and relevant. Why not deck out the venue like an upscale resort and ask everyone to dress up like their favorite White Lotus character?
For the TikTok employee summer party that we were part of last year, they went all out with their tropical beach theme. They provided colorful sunglasses, drinks with little umbrellas in them, and fun beach-themed photo booth props. All their team members had to do was show up in a Hawaiian shirt!
For the streamer decor, we created an amazing streamer backdrop for the photo booth and even incorporated beach balls into the streamer fringe that we hung all over the venue. Trust us, the bigger you go with the theme, the more your team members will embrace the party.
Photographer: @allieatkissonimaging
Deck Out the Venue With Streamer and Balloon Decor
Whether you’re throwing your employee party at the office or taking it offsite, don’t skip the decorations! Streamer fringe and balloon decor make every party more fun and your team will love that you went the extra mile to deck out the space. Check out our new self-installation streamer fringe option!
Streamers and balloons also make eye-catching and memorable photo booth backdrops! Your team will have a blast snapping photos in front of a streamer or balloon wall, and the photos are a great way to document the party for your website or social channels.
Give Your Team Fun Things to Do
Don’t set out a couple of refreshments and expect your team members to become instant BFFs. Fun employee appreciation parties always included interactive activities. Not only do they break the ice, but they let your employees know that they can shed their office persona and have fun.
Here are some great ideas for interactive activities:
Host a cornhole competition
Bring in a ping-pong table
Rent old-school arcade games
Host an escape room party
Throw a trivia competition
Bring in a karaoke machine
Bring in a DJ and make it a dance party
If you want your employee appreciation party to bond your team, fun games and friendly competitions are a great way to bring people together.
Photographer: @allieatkissonimaging
Go All Out With Food and Drinks
The best way to get all of your team members to show up to the party? Offer them amazing food and drinks! There are most likely great local vendors who would love to sponsor the party or give you a deal for a big group.
Food trucks and make-your-own stations are a huge hit these days. Everyone loves tacos, dumplings, barbecue, or dessert bars. You could even have a bakery create cookies with your logo on them. If you don’t have the budget to bring in catering, consider bringing in a fancy coffee bar instead to offer your employees a fun treat.
If you’re throwing an after-work party and serving adult beverages, consider hosting it at a local brewery. You could also create a custom company cocktail. Don’t forget to offer fun mocktail options too!
Photographer: @allieatkissonimaging
Give Away Exciting Prizes
What better way to show your appreciation than with an amazing gift? If your party includes a competition, like a ping-pong face-off, you can offer prizes for the winners. You could also incorporate the gifts into an awards ceremony.
If you want to make sure that everyone gets something, consider asking Starbucks or a local company to donate gift cards or products. Brands love spreading awareness through local partnerships, so they will jump at the opportunity to partner with your company.
Rent Streamer and Balloon Decor For Your Company Party Today
Want your company party to make a lasting impact? At Pop & Drop, we love to turn any event into an unforgettable party with the best streamer and balloon decor in Austin. Contact us today to get started with your rental!