The document provides tips for planning an office party, including reviewing office rules and building regulations with the employer, planning well in advance so coworkers can attend, inviting coworkers' families to build personal connections, collaborating on planning and budgeting so everyone feels involved, and communicating any dress codes, gift expectations, or alcohol policies clearly.

1. IMPORTANT TIPS TO PLANNING AN
OFFICE PARTY

2. REVIEW OFFICE RULES
•Reviewing office rules should be
the first thing you do when planning
your event.
•Remember that the office belongs
to the employer and it’s imperative
to respect the rules of the work
place.
•Ask your employer what’s
acceptable in regards to religious
events or certain holidays.
•Also check to make sure your event
will comply with building
regulations.

3. PLAN IN ADVANCE
•Remember that your co-
workers have busy lives outside
of the office. (Kids, another job,
class, etc.)
•Planning well in advance allows
you to set a good event date
that everyone can agree on.
•There is no office party when
most of the co-workers can’t
make it to the event. Planning
ahead is key.

4. WHO WILL BE INVITED?
•An office party doesn’t need
to be restricted to just your co-
workers.
•Encouraging employees to
bring their family to the event
adds a level of comfort.
•Bringing the family also
allows employees to get to
know each other on a more
personal level.

5. PLAN TOGETHER
•Remember that the goal is
for everyone to enjoy the
office party.
•Collaboration allows you to
plan the budget properly
and to set monetary limits
on things such as gifts.
•When everyone has input
on the party, everyone feels
involved and enjoys the
party more.

6. ETIQUETTE
•If there is a specific theme with
dress or gifts, make sure all of
your guests are aware.
•While it is a work-related event,
make sure the event is driven by
social interaction, and not used as
an extension of office hours.
•If alcohol will be served at the
party make sure to alert everyone
beforehand.
•In regards to alcohol; don’t lecture
your co-workers, but do make a
reminder about responsibility with
office drinking.