The first big office holiday bash
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In Today’s Email:
The history of the office holiday party
Let’s talk about employee appreciation
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THE BIG IDEA
The First Big Holiday Party
Not everytime future this.. future that. Sometimes history works too. And since ‘tis the season, let’s talk about the first holiday party, shall we?
Employers started throwing these parties to thank employees for their hard work and to bond with everyone at work.. But guess where it all began? Victorian England, in 1843!
Yes, that's when Charles Dickens - a classic writer - wrote 'A Christmas Carol' and gave us a peek into Ebenezer Scrooge's world, including a jolly office bash hosted by his ex-boss, Fezziwig.
Dickens described the scene really well..
People showed up, there was music, young workers came in, and delicious food and drinks were everywhere—like cake, a hot drink called negus, roast meats, mince-pies, and lots of beer.
Fast-forward to today, and these parties have evolved. Guess we can all say thank you to Charles Dickens for those employer-sponsored holiday celebrations.
By the way, are y’all hosting a party for your employees this season or it’s against company policies? 🙊
Oh, here’s how to navigate a office holiday party!
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Tech Connect Africa 2023
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You get to party and meet high-end professionals across tech giants like Google, Facebook, etc. You also get to connect with other recruiters from global tech companies and local startups.
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