Party Pivots

Party Pivots

by Laura Bickle

Large and loud parties may be off the table this year, but that doesn’t mean companies have to let the season pass without some festive fun. With some thoughtful planning, you can still bring the holiday spirit to your team, either in person, virtually or delivered to their door.

Consider doing your holiday get-togethers by department or by team, if your local rules allow it. And consult a team building company on activities you can do at your holiday get-together that encourage interaction while still social distancing. Check out these festive ideas:

 

Chocolate Soup

Think inside the Box

Help recipients unwrap warm feelings with a custom holiday gift box from Ontario-based Chocolate Soup. There are several themes and price points to choose from and Chocolate Soup takes care of the packing, wrapping and shipping—and they’ll even handwrite the cards!

Prices start at $40 per person plus shipping across Canada and to the US. Shown: Snowball Gift Box, $70 plus shipping (contents may vary).

chocolatesoup.ca

 

 



Idea Hunter's Virtual SantaVirtual Merriment

The team at the Idea Hunter have two virtual entertainment ideas that can be enjoyed by kids and adults alike. The Holiday hunt is a scavenger hunt that challenges participants to find holiday-themed items in their own homes. First one to get back to their seat and turn their camera on, holding the correct item wins! Or, have Santa customize a video message for your group, offer story time or host the entire holiday event.

theideahunter.ca

 

Kits for a CauseMake an Impact

Help your team get in the spirit of season by making a difference in their community. Kits for a Cause, a social enterprise created by The Bargains Group, provides care packages for non-profits and social services. They supply everything you need to assemble the packages and coaches you on how to run the program. It can be done in participant’s home or onsite in accordance with safety regulations. With hundreds of non-profit partners across the country, you can find a charity and package theme that speaks to your team’s values.

kitsforacause.com

 



Black CreekWinter Wonderland

Consider an outdoor activity to reduce contact and decrease the likelihood of transmission. One option: The Enchanted Christmas Village at Black Creek Pioneer Village. Guests will tour the main street of the village and enjoy stories, crafts, a bonfire and hot cocoa as they take part in festive traditions of days gone by.

blackcreek.bypeterandpauls.com/social

 

Holiday Gift CardsGet Carded

Allow employees to choose their virtual gift card from 250 of Canada’s most popular merchants with the Everything Card. You just submit recipients’ contact info and the dollar amount and Everything Card will create a festive email with a custom, branded message.

everythingcard.ca

 

other articles in this section

Swag-Bag Standouts

Banff, Alberta

Incentive Travel Insights

Gifting Guidance

The Renaissance of Incentive Travel

Promotional products your attendees will love. Really.

Incentive Research in Action

History in the Making

Mindful Indulgences

Dynamic Duos

Status Report

Editor's Choice: 6 Springtime Gifts

Warm up to Winter Ski Incentives

Set to Impress

Expert Tips for Virtual Incentive Events

Party Pivots

Presents of Mind: The Art of Virtual Gifting

A Rewarding Experience

Noteworthy: Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, Bermuda

Cards vs. Cash

Good Times

Value Validation

Trip Trends

Sailing Away

The More, The Merrier

Holiday Angst

Making the Connection

Make an Impact

Mutual Appreciation

Healthy Options for Incentive Trips

A Rewarding Experience

Cruising the Rhone River

Celebrating Employee Milestones

How Do they Do It

Eyes on the Prize

Healthy employees = Healthy company

Measuring ROI

Hawks Cay Resort, Duck Key, Florida

Good Sensations

How to Design an Effective Gift Card Incentive Program

Fogo Island Inn, Fogo Island, Newfoundland

The Case for including Spouses on Incentive Trips

Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya

On-site Gifting

Rim to River Hiking in the Grand Canyon

Sparkling Hill Resort, Vernon, BC

Creating incentive trips that appeal to everyone

The Brave New World of Gift Cards

Award Show Winners

Capella Marigot Bay Resort and Marina

Take me to the river

Click + Praise

The Science of Incentives

Incentive trips go family-style

Knock-their-socks-off gifts for hard-to-buy-for executives

Building a Better Program

Perfect Pampering

Indulge Me!

Customized Recognition Programs

Virtual gift cards, the new reality

Gift Cards that Give

Go with a Pro, in the Spa and on the Greens

Chartering private jets

Offsite Employee Engagement

Behaviour-based Recognition

Canadian tax implications for employee gifts

A Christmas Bonus with all the Fixin's!

Peer-to-peer recognition

Everyday Green Heroes

Recognizing Environmental Actions in the Workplace

Reward and Recognize Every Day!

New Year, New You!

Co-Branded Cards

Last-minute gifts and rewards

Double Pampering Hits the Spot!

Hidden Gems: Cobble Beach Resort

Gamification

Free and Fab Employee Rewards

Incentive Programs Used by the Pros

Think Local for Corporate Gifts

21st Century Gift Cards

Time for an Incentive Travel Update

Reward Best-Practices for the Holiday Season

Small Product, Big Impact

Spa Rewards, Done Right

Staying Motivated

Gift Giving Guidelines

The Pros and Cons of Gift Cards

Eco-Friendly Corporate Gift Ideas

Green Guides

Travel Rewards Strategy

Speaker Gifts that Shine with Gratitude

Tax Treatment of Incentive Travel