In general, most people enjoy attending parties. Something that is not as frequently talked about however, is the company holiday party. It may not seem like a very big deal, but there are some very good reasons for both having and attending a company holiday party. Here are our top 5 reasons why you should attend your company’s holiday party.
1. Camaraderie
A Holiday party is a great opportunity to socialize with your coworkers and boss in a more relaxed setting. Take the party as a chance to build relationships with coworkers you do not get to interact with on a regular basis at the office/worksite etc. Having some friends at work can come in handy if you ever get behind or need help with anything.
2. It might be assumed that you will attend
The party might not be mandatory, but your boss may have the assumption that you will be attending. Just in case, it is a good idea to try to go to the party if you can.
3. Free food! (usually)
This one speaks for itself.
4. Networking Opportunity
Similar to reason 1 but with business in mind, A holiday party is a great opportunity to network.
5. Morale Booster
Because of the above reasons, attending your company’s holiday party can be a morale booster. It can make you and y our coworkers feel more like a team and ready to start the new year strong and motivated.