The Office Holiday Party Is Back For 2012

Online, December 21, 2012 (Newswire.com) - When the recession hit in 2008 most companies instantly began freezing their spending budgets. Companies started canceling their elaborate holiday parties at the local ballrooms and restaurants. In order to conserve funds companies began hosting potluck parties in their offices.

There's no doubting that conserving money in hard times is a crucial part of staying afloat, but the cut back on holiday gatherings and parties had a negative impact on employee morale that a lot of companies didn't foresee. By cutting out the much anticipated holiday gathering companies sacrifice the camaraderie employees often feel after getting dressed up and bonding over holiday libations and appetizers with their colleagues. And who can deny the level of team bonding a few whirls around the dance floor can do for any work team. But for 2012 it looks like the company holiday party is on its way to making the ultimate comeback.

So why exactly is the holiday office party making a comeback? Companies are still hesitant to spend money on parties and celebrations. They want to monitor where their money is being spent and how company spending is viewed by outside audiences, but they are beginning to see the value in bringing teams together for one night of bonding and camaraderie.

To help merge work with play a lot of companies are creating hybrid celebrations that include an end of the year work meeting immediately followed by holiday party. By bringing in catering companies and serving top notch food with festive spirits, companies can help remind clients why they love working where they do.