10 Fun Alternatives to the Traditional Office Party

10 Fun Alternatives to the Traditional Office Party 10 Fun Alternatives to the Traditional Office Party According to  surveys by Challenger, Gray Christmas  Inc. from 2014 through 2017, more than 70 percent of employers typically host holiday parties for employees.  In 2014 and 2015, more than 11 percent of employers stating that they were hosting such parties after having not hosted one for one or more years.Additionally, 2014 and 2015 also saw significant spikes in the number of employers who were spending more on such parties, and budgets mostly have held steady since then.Still, some employers want to celebrate in a way that does not include a traditional office holiday party. The emphasis in these  alternatives is on low-cost activities that still are fun and help build morale. A minimal investment of energy and time in planning and execution also is  appreciated by stressed-out employees.Consider these ideas about how to embrace the holiday spirit without committing a lot of employee time, hard earned cash, or energy. Your employees and their families will appreciate your low-ke y alternatives to an expensive, energy-consuming, scary office party. 01 Make cookies for a holiday cookie tasting - Fotosearch / Getty Images You can hold a fun, less expensive alternative to traditional fancy blowouts. You even can  schedule and hold the office party at a time or location to involve families  if you wish.A combination of casual clothes, children invited, and fun, comfortable relaxed surroundings make these parties fun for all.Held onsite, or in a local establishment, the key to low key includes a buffet, casual dress, and lots of team building activities to play and share with coworkers, and their families, if you choose. An enterprising employee may even want to play Santa for the kids.Did you enjoy this article? Youll want to sign up for the free HR newsletter now because you want to read all of the new articles as soon as they are available.