Many businesses use office get-togethers as a way of saying thank you to their employees. Many companies have several events a year, from Christmas parties to summer picnics. Often, these include family members as well as employees. During an economic downturn many companies are eliminating these events or searching for ways to have office get-togethers cheaply.
Eliminating office parties completely can crush employee morale. While employees do understand cutbacks and the need to make sacrifices, they also like to feel appreciated, especially during difficult economic times. The events coordinator, typically the Administrative Coordinator, will have to be creative in planning parties or gatherings that don’t go over budget.
