Spoilt for Choice

Office parties are those cultural staples that we are all at least , and have likely experienced at some point in our lives – and they can be held for any of a multitude of reasons.  Perhaps the business in question has just secured a new and lucrative client, or maybe the party is being organised for someone’s birthday? Or it might be a Christmas party, or a bash held as a ‘send-off’ to an employee who will shortly be leaving the company.  You get the idea; there are a lot of potential justifications for an office party, and many forms that such a celebration could take. But what are some of the broader steps that you should be taking to ensure your London business’s next office party is well-organised and delivers a positive experience for all? ‍ Setting the budget  Yes, it’s a “dull” step, but it could scarcely be a more important one. It’s important partly because of timing factors, as you will likely need to submit your budget for approval by whoever is respo...

If you work in an office environment, life might often feel like a case of ‘death by meetings’. Although the COVID-19 pandemic saw great numbers of us working from home, as of 2022, the return to in-person meetings is definitely upon us.  So, why not take the opportunity to make those meetings a little bit more exciting? Here are our top tips for creating better, more enjoyable, and more productive meetings – thank us later. Respect people’s time ‍It’s estimated that professionals spend up to a third of their working week in meetings. That’s an alarming figure when you think about how much of your time you sit in meetings and feel like they’re not worth you being there, should have been shorter, and the worst – could have been an email.  ‍So, if you’re hosting a meeting, respect your attendees’ time. Start on time and try to end early if you can – everyone will appreciate it. ‍ Set the agenda ‍There may be lots of items your meeting needs to cover, so you should ma...