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Whether you run a corporate firm or small retail business, taking employees out for a round of drinks could have several benefits for your enterprise. Here are a few reasons to consider treating your staff to happy hour.

Why You Should Host a Corporate Happy Hour

1. Boost Meeting Attendance

Some people don’t like going to meetings because they disrupt workflow, but you can make attendance more enticing by holding it during happy hour at a local restaurant or bar. Instead of a formal meeting in a conference room, your employees will sit down at a table and casually rundown the agenda once everyone has ordered.

2. Encourage Camaraderie

happy hourYour employees don’t have to be best friends outside of the office, but they should get along and appreciate each other’s strengths. Happy hour will provide your team with an opportunity to get to know their coworkers in an informal setting without the pressures of corporate culture and etiquette. When employees become closer, they’ll feel more comfortable pitching in when someone needs help and look forward to coming into work to see friends.

3. Increase Retention

Employees are more likely to stay with a company if they feel valued and appreciated. If someone leaves mid-project, you’ll be forced to delegate their workload onto other employees, which will strain and exhaust them. Additionally, you’ll need to take the time to write a job add, interview candidates, and train the new recruit. Since this process typically involves upper management, your senior employees won’t have enough time to dedicate to their work, which may delay a project and push back client deadlines.

Avoid this problem by making sure your team always feels appreciated. You don’t have to provide them with restaurant meals every day, but once and a while, take them out for happy hour after a significant milestone or achievement.

 

If you’re a business owner, take your staff out for a happy hour at Bakery & Table in Honolulu, HI. This casual eatery is known for its assortment of delicious pupus, like garlic edamame, fried calamari, steamed clams, and pork kimchi. Your team can also enjoy refreshing drinks, such as margaritas, local beers, or sake mojitos. Learn more about their private functions online, or call (808) 592-5555 to make a reservation.

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