Why the Year-End Function Venues are Important

Most businesses start planning their year-end functions between September and the beginning of December each year. There is a great deal of time and effort that goes into the preparations, which is because there’s a fair amount of importance placed on this particular annual event. Whether you are running a large corporate company or have a small start-up business with fewer than 10 staff members, you can expect your year-end function to be a much-anticipated event!

If the year-end function venues being considered are perceived poorly by your workforce, it’s going to have a negative effect on the event itself. Chances are high that excitement levels will dwindle, and you can’t have that! The year-end function is not simply a party or a get-together. The year-end function is the perfect time for employers to show employees how much they are appreciated, and celebrate the success of the company together, as a team. It’s also a great way to connect with employees, and allow open and positive communication between all departments and levels within the business.

Before the year-end function can be enjoyed, you need to make a short list of the best venues for your specific type of event. There are a few top reasons why there is so much importance placed on which venue you choose, and they are as follows:

• The objectives of your year-end function need to be met. For instance, if you would like to have a civilised evening of mingling and discussions with your staff members, a restaurant with a quiet setting and a nice view might be a good option. If you would like to just treat your staff to a night of fun and excitement, you might want to hire a venue such as a club or a bar with a dance area. Think about what type of year-end function you want to give your staff members. Of course, you also have to think about the noise factor. If you want to have a bash with dancing and loud music, many upmarket restaurants or bars might shy away from hosting your event.

• The food! Believe it or not, not all year-end function venues offer you meal choices and snacks to choose from. If you want to avoid the problem of each staff member ordering a different meal from a set menu, you might struggle in a typical restaurant setting. Always chat with the venue owners and managers about the type of food that you want to be served, and see if they can assist you with the right food and refreshments, at the right price.

• Let’s face it, most year-end functions have a fair amount of alcohol involved. The last thing you want is for your staff members to have an accident or injure someone else on the way home. Clubs, bars, and restaurants all come with this risk, and while it’s nice to think that people will be responsible, it’s that time of year – the “silly season”. Find out if any of the venues that you like offer transport to and from a certain point. Alternatively, choose a venue that has a great setting and offers overnight accommodation. That way, your staff members can party the night away with absolute peace of mind that safety is taken care of.

• Will the venue that you choose for your year-end function offer value to your guests? Taking your staff members out for drinks or dinner can be fun and will be appreciated, but how much more would they appreciate a weekend away? Or a venue that offers fun team-building events followed by a night of fun and laughter? Consider venues that aren’t too far away and that offer a little something extra. Your staff will love it and it will be money well spent!

If you are looking for year-end function venues that offer all of this and more, you have come to the right place. Check out our facilities and year-end function packages at SunWa River Lodge. For more information and advice or to make a booking, give us a call or send us an email today. We look forward to helping you host a memorable year-end function.