A birthday at work is a very special holiday. It can be formal or soulful, crowded or intimate. The main thing is that your holiday must fit into the fabric of the enterprise and not violate work discipline. Then the management will congratulate you sincerely, and perhaps give you a good gift.
Necessary
- - a treat;
- - the drinks;
- - disposable dishes and appliances.
Instructions
Step 1
Find out in advance how it is customary to celebrate the holidays in your team. Is it allowed to drink alcohol, is it possible to organize a small buffet table in the office, or will you have to use the dining room. Clarify whether it is imperative to notify all colleagues or it is better to limit yourself to congratulations from employees of your department. If you are new to the company, ask the HR manager or just an old member of the team.
Step 2
Determine the rules of the future holiday. For example, you can invite your coworkers to have tea with you during the afternoon break, or schedule a meeting after the end of the working day. Office holidays do not provide a special cultural program, but you can take care of an unobtrusive musical accompaniment.
Step 3
Think over the menu for a small festive buffet table. The best option is canapé sandwiches as an appetizer, conveniently chopped vegetables and fruits, and dessert. Make sandwiches small and low, cut vegetables into small pieces. Buy special skewers that are convenient for picking canapes and vegetable slices. Don't forget disposable plates, glasses, and forks.
Step 4
For dessert, it is more convenient to serve cakes and cookies. In summer, ice cream is the best sweet option. Buy mineral water, tonic, and a couple of juices. If you plan to bring alcohol, opt for wine. For lovers of spirits, you can stock up on a small bottle of brandy or whiskey. It is not accepted to serve champagne on office holidays, as well as vodka. But you can mix cocktails - this will be a very interesting solution, especially if you have a refrigerator with a supply of ice in your office.
Step 5
The day before the celebration, remind the people whom you certainly want to see at the celebration, the time of its holding. Then you can count on small but pleasant surprise gifts. Be prepared to entertain those who drop by without an invitation. You are not obliged to feed those present to the full, but the supply of food should be calculated so that a sandwich or cake and a glass of juice are guaranteed to everyone.
Step 6
Make sure your colleagues don't get bored. Start a conversation, tell a couple of jokes. If you were presented with a gift from the team, be sure to thank them with a small warm speech.
Step 7
Do not drag out the holiday. If you are going during business hours, the celebration should take no more than an hour. You can stay longer in the evening. However, do not sit in the office until late at night.
Step 8
At the end of the celebration, be sure to remove the remnants of the feast. Do not throw food leftovers and food packaging into waste baskets. Pack all waste, bottles and used disposable tableware in plastic bags and dispose of them in the trash can. Wipe down tables and wash appliances and dishes borrowed from the office.
