If your company has shown real strength and grit to get through the end of the financial year (EOFY), you deserve a party! What better way to honour your hardworking employees than to have a great EOFY party where everyone can unwind, relax for a while, have good food over cocktails, and celebrate their part in making it happen.

Considering that EOFY occurs on the rainy, gloomy, and sun lacking months, this is twice as much reason to treat your team with some quality time. Businesses usually go to luxury hotels, recreational trips, or host lunches or dinners at a classy restaurant. Making the end of the financial year something to look forward to, team building, and unique new EOFY party venues and themes would boost your team’s morale!

Organizing an Epic EOFY Party Comes with Some Responsibilities, Too!

While organizing an end of financial year celebration is an exciting thing to do, it also comes with sets of responsibilities. How do you create something every employee will love? Here are some great ideas and ways to start planning for one that will get your team refreshed and excited for the next financial year.

Few Tips to Organize A Classy EOFY Party

Lots of companies celebrate EOFY parties at the same time. So, set your budget as early as you can, and brainstorm ideas with your teammates for food, drinks, entertainment, decorations, prizes, games, and anything you think are worth enjoying.

• Venue

Think of EOFY party venues that are centrally located to be accessed by every attendee easily. Ensure it is not far from public transportation because office parties may end up with people who may not be able to drive themselves home. Be sure you know your budget, number of guests attending, location, and corporate culture before booking.

• Entertainment

An EOFY party is a thousand-fold more enjoyable if it has entertainment, it may include a live band or a DJ, dancing, games, and contests with prizes. However, be sure to match entertainment with your corporate culture. One trick for everyone to be interactive is trying a game of charades or even a drinking game like beer pong.

• Food/Catering

Take precautions when choosing foods or catering. Whether the party is set for lunch, dinner, or finger foods, it is wise to consider the dietary restrictions of your employees. Everyone deserves to eat good food after working hard for a whole year.

• Theme

Unless you want your party to be “just another beer drinking sesh,” it would be better if you frame it up with a theme. Be it a memorable aesthetic, or an out of the box experience; it might be the treatment your staff needs. Parties with themes have better engagement than a typical party. There are a lot of options such as Fire and Ice Theme, Casino Royale Theme, or a Pirates Theme. But be sure to make the requirements minimal and optional. Not all personnel would want to dress up for the event.

• Get All the Staff Involved

Get as much as the staff involved when planning for your EOFY party to see what ideas they may have. Present the list of options and let them choose freely. After all, the EOFY party is about the staff and the company as a whole.

If you are tasked with planning an EOFY party, try to prepare as early as you can so you don’t miss out on all the good venues. This party only happens once a year, so go all the way and make it as best as it should be. Besides, everyone deserves it. So, good luck, have fun, and party responsibly!

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