Winter holidays are approaching, and with them comes the traditional question for HRs and company executives of organizing corporate parties for employees. Some companies prefer to entrust the preparation and execution of the event to event agencies, others book a VIP room in a restaurant, while some limit themselves to cake and champagne in the conference room. Whichever option wins, it would be a serious oversight not to include karaoke in it. We explain why.
1. Surprise
Unexpectedness is an important part of any holiday. If all your corporate parties look alike, employees will likely perceive them as an obligation rather than relaxation. Surprise them this time — throw a karaoke party with contests and prizes instead of a strict business dinner with toasts to the health of partners and completed business stages.
A corporate party is precisely the event where employees can feel not only like a team but also like a family. Forget old conflicts, let off steam, mend relationships, and become a little closer to each other.
2. Communication without constraints
Singing is a good way to communicate in an informal setting among employees. An important role here is played by the fact that the microphone equalizes the status of the performers. There is no career ladder, no quarterly bonuses, no sales and accounting departments — everyone is on an equal footing. Karaoke strips the performer bare before others, tearing away social conventions and titles.
If you are hosting a corporate party in the office and not in a restaurant, make sure to clear the space for an improvised stage and dance floor. A cramped space is unlikely to encourage a desire to dance. It is even better to abandon the usual seated table arrangement, replacing it with a buffet.
3. Karaoke unites
Choose a few well-known songs and start the evening with them, singing them together as a whole team. Such a simple trick instantly removes stiffness and sets a festive mood. However, it is important not to overdo it — not everyone is ready to sing from the first minutes. Give colleagues some time to get used to the surroundings, discuss snacks, and have a few cocktails.
Dim the lights to create an atmosphere more conducive to communication. Since karaoke is important not only for entertainment but also solves a teambuilding task, it might make sense for the boss to leave after an hour or two so that the most insecure employees can breathe a sigh of relief without management and feel at ease.
4. Contests
Musical contests and karaoke battles will significantly lift the employees’ spirits. Especially if small prizes are awarded for activity or victory. Gifts do not have to be expensive. They can be certificates with funny titles like “Party Queen,” small trinkets, or an extra portion of the main course on Wednesdays for the next year. Don’t be too serious this evening — allow yourself and others to fool around a bit.
Contests can be for both the best performance and the funniest parody. For example, you can replace the words in a popular song with others, completely changing the meaning of the track. Trust the audience’s reaction to determine the winner. However, the scoring system available in professional Studio Evolution karaoke systems is also trustworthy.
5. A party at any time
If you decide to organize a New Year’s corporate party on your own and intend to regularly host holidays for colleagues in the future, a karaoke system is ideal for the role of an office leisure organizer. The cost of a karaoke system is several times less than hosting an event in a restaurant, not to mention the services of event agencies.
A karaoke corporate party is a budget-friendly vacation that does not require financial expenses to host. Pizza, light snacks, drinks, and a memorable prize for the winner of the musical battle or awards to participants for active behavior. And most importantly — the party is available at any time; just connect the device to the TV, invite colleagues, and you can start having fun.
As folk wisdom says: if you are ashamed to look your colleagues in the eye in the morning, then the corporate party was a success. Don’t hold back. Have a great karaoke!
Read also: EvoSound Bar: a professional audio system for karaoke
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