The holidays are a time of visiting loved ones, a little bit of stress, and insanely large amounts of food. Make your holiday party one employees will remember, and not be filled with regret from many sugary, rich holiday treats.
During the holiday season, we tend to eat a lot of rich foods. While a delicious treat, traditional holiday foods can quickly become unhealthy and many people get tired of eating these foods. To prevent holiday-food burnout at your holiday work parties and cater to those who are health-conscious, offer tasty alternatives such as:
When choosing what foods to have at your work party, remember to take into account any allergies and dietary restrictions. That way, all of your employees will be able to participate and have fun.
Sweets are a holiday party must. When offering sweets at a holiday work party, it is important to remember that some employees will not be avoiding sweets and unhealthy options. To balance health-conscious employees and those just looking for a sweet treat offer healthy versions of traditional holiday sweets like:
Work parties are a great way for employees to relax and chat with their coworkers. However, studies have shown that people tend to eat more when in large groups. This social eating can be unhealthy and lead to health problems like obesity if not controlled. Ensure no one overeats by keeping the team on their feet by planning physical activities your employees to participate in. If you can, bring activities to your company so participation is easier for employees. If not, arrange a fun holiday office outing that will get your team moving like:
When making activity arrangements, remember to inform employees several weeks in advance so they can plan accordingly. If your company has an in-house fitness center, host holiday themed contests that will get your employees moving. Just make sure that everyone can participate.