Top tips to liven up your next business event
Nine to five: the typical corporate life that consists of getting out of bed in the morning, surviving the commute to work, and then being able to go home at night. Five days a week. Then do it all over again after the weekend.
So when it comes to spending work time outside of the typical office environment, it’s important to make the most of it. Fun business events and corporate outings are beneficial not only to the morale of attendees, but also to the overall productivity of company goals.
You’ve probably been to some of these events before, with the typical managers meeting presenting slides before a traditional catered menu is served, possibly with a glass of wine to round off the evening. But people get bored and nothing can dull interest like repetition. With the 9-5 work week only broken up by the same “monthly review meetings,” employees will soon be looking for a more exciting opportunity at JobsDB.
Interactivity is key
However, it doesn’t have to be that way. The new trend in the business events market has to do with interactivity, where the emphasis is on the commitment between workers with those higher up in the company hierarchy. Gone are the days when we succumbed to standing in line and uniforming ourselves with others; now it’s about being unique and memorable.
Make your business event the ‘carrot’
Many seasoned expats and international business travelers will argue that working in Thailand isn’t as demanding compared to cut-throat corporate environments like Hong Kong, Tokyo, or Singapore, where 12-hour shifts in front of computer screens are the norm. In this regard, getting the most out of your employees in Thailand is often achieved through the “carrot on a stick” method, rather than a stabbing whip. And when done right, business events can easily become that ‘carrot’ that company members look forward to each month.
On the food truck route
There’s no shortage of creativity at your Bangkok event, and we’ll start with the myriad of food trucks located around the capital. This new trend has appeared in recent years, with the big names that have hit the market, such as Daniel Thaiger, Pizza Massilia, Two Angels Tacos… and the list goes on. All of these can be found in semi-regular venues, and also reserved for private events and parties (just Google their names to find their Facebook pages).
Get creative behind the bar
When it comes to drinks, there are no more excuses to stop being creative. More and more “style” mixologists from abroad are calling Bangkok home, and many private companies can be hired to whip up some eye-catching creations at your next event. A beverage trend that has emerged in recent years has been the incorporation of local flavors in cocktails, such as ‘tom yam martinis’ (vodka or gin with lemongrass, salt and chili), or domestically produced rum mixed with exotic fruits. like passion fruit Sure, there will always be attendees who will play it safe with a can of Leo, but a dedicated bar or drinks menu with a quirky theme will be much more memorable.
compete for success
Another important tip is to stay away from normal business practices. Skip the reports, performance data and future goals in the workplace, and spend more free time ‘off the clock’ with your co-workers, colleagues and bosses. Holding contests is another emerging trend; nothing incentivizes a person like earning a reward, through luck or skill. That is a business event worth attending.
In conclusion, whether through a variety of food, contests, or even a booze-laden party for the younger generation, companies can do well to keep their employees happy and energized through business events. Make your experiences memorable, fun and engaging. Spice up your event and the 9-5 workweek won’t feel too bad.
