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For
Immediate Release
For details, contact Renee Mula
reneemula@esmassn.org
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Companies
Continue to Brighten Spirits
With Holiday Parties
Oak
Brook, IL (December, 2003) — Research shows
the holiday party remains a staple employee service for
boosting morale and recognizing employees during the
holiday season. Companies are experiencing a growth in
employee turnout and most of them are maintaining the
holiday party budget or increasing it.
According to “Holiday Parties,” a recent survey
conducted by Employee Services Management (ESM)
Association, 64 percent of companies hold a holiday
party. Of this group, 35 percent have offered the event
for 21 years or more.
Over the last two years, 34 percent of respondents say
attendance at the company’s holiday party increased
and 51 percent say it remained the same. Of those that
saw a jump in attendance, 56 percent attribute it to an
increase in employee interest and 47 percent to an
improved event format.
Despite the slow economy, companies budgeted a
considerable amount for this year’s holiday parties.
Over the last two years, 29 percent of budgets increased
and 49 percent remained the same.
Approximate Budget For This Year’s Holiday Party
| Under $10,000 |
45 percent |
| $10,000 -
$19,999 |
18 percent |
| $20,000 -
$29,999 |
11 percent |
| $30,000 -
$39,999 |
4 percent |
| $40,000 -
$49,999 |
3 percent |
| $50,000 + |
18 percent |
The online survey
was developed by ESM Association, an employee services
organization that serves as an information and
product/service network for over 2,000 members
nationwide. The survey includes responses from 335 ESM
Association Members responsible for implementing and
maintaining a diverse range of employee services and
work/life programs. The online survey is one of ESM
Association’s member services. Members receive the
complete survey results at no cost and use this
information to benchmark with peers and justify new
programs to management.
For more information about ESM Association or company
holiday parties, visit http://www.esmassn.org or contact
ESM Association at esmahq@esmassn.org or (630) 368-1280.
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About ESM Association:
ESM Association is a national nonprofit association that
has helped human resource managers perform their jobs
better for over 60 years. The association exists to
enhance the HR profession through education, peer
networking and suppliers offering products and services.
ESM Association is the premier expert on employee
services and work/life programs, which are necessary to
maintain a productive workforce. For more information,
visit http://www.esmassn.org.
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