Host a Company Picnic This Summer

Written by
Kyle Sherman
Published on
March 6, 2022 at 8:00:00 AM PST March 6, 2022 at 8:00:00 AM PSTth, March 6, 2022 at 8:00:00 AM PST

The value of hosting a company picnic far outweighs the budget line item, it’s a great opportunity for the entire staff to relax, have fun and connect on a personal level.

No matter what business you’re in, taking time off from the daily grind, an exhausting commute and the stress of big projects and meetings and deadlines has its advantages. For many, a summer vacation will do the trick. Yet attending the company picnic can work wonders, too.


Shake Hands

Whether you’re the company president, sales star, office manager or service desk specialist, everyone is an expert picnic goer when it comes to corporate outings. Getting to know your co-workers in a relaxed setting can help educate you about their roles and responsibilities within the company; perhaps even change your own perspective on your role and responsibilities. This can strengthen how the staff works together, streamlining processes and chains of command. Networking with senior level managers, junior associates and employees you may not see every day, you can learn about new projects or initiatives and have the chance to showcase what you are working on as well.


Show Appreciation

Company picnics are a great way to boost employee morale and rejuvenate that team spirit. Taking this opportunity to recognize employees for work well done will go a long way in the eyes of your staff. Thanking your employees is one of the reasons you are getting together, after all. The company picnic is also a great time to share important news such as milestones, retirements, product launches or new corporate benefits. Addressing the entire staff at once with a major announcement lets them react with one exciting group hug.


Learn Something New

When you host a picnic for your staff and their families, with fun activities and good natured competition, everyone gets to learn new things about the company, their co-workers, families and friends, not to mention, about themselves. When personality traits, quirks, senses of humor and talents come into play, it builds camaraderie, trust and friendship. Plus, when the bosses show genuine interest in their employees’ personal and family lives, the employees’ feelings will likely be mutual.


Create Custom Company Picnic Trophies at PlaqueMaker

All work and no play is no way for a company to operate successfully. So relax … Give yourself and your staff that break and host a company picnic this summer. And for your event activities, create custom frosted trophies at PlaqueMaker. We can even print your personalization in full color. For trophies on a budget, choose from our glass or acrylic options that are freestanding with a brass or silver pin.