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Office Birthday Party Ideas

Aparna Jadhav
Celebrating birthdays at the office may not sound like an ideal way to spend the day. However, if you have the right ideas to turn the day into an unforgettable party, then it can turn everyone's mood. In this post, we will discuss some points on how you can organize/enjoy a birthday party at work.
Our coworkers in the office are people whom we spend maximum time of the day with. Sometimes, we find our best friends in them, and at times, they are there when we need an ear to hear us out. And, when one of them is celebrating their birthday in office, they deserve a fun day!
So, if you know that a coworker's having a birthday soon, plan something fun for him/her so that all of you can enjoy the day and give that friend of yours a blast. You can make the day as interesting as you want in your own way by playing pranks, setting up some games, cutting a delicious birthday cake, and then bringing out the gifts.

Office Birthday Party

When there is a birthday in the office, there's always something exciting about that day. The mood at the party is pepped up, everyone's trying to keep the surprise from the birthday boy/girl, and there's a huge cake sitting on one of the work tables. The ideas are very exciting when you have made all the arrangements for a surprise and waiting in anticipation for your coworker to enter.
You can have various activities like games, food, themes, decorations, and gifts arranged for the party. However, you have to work as well; so, keeping a time limit to the party is a must, and make sure you check with the administration department for a small celebration too.

Theme

If there are more than 2 employees or coworkers who share their birthdays in a particular month, you can celebrate them together once in a month. A great idea of a small, personal celebration would be deciding on a theme and coordinating the dress code, colors, and decorations for the day. If you are a corporate firm which has a formal dress code, you can get permission and wear semi-formal or casual clothes. You can use various themes for this reason and make the party time fun for everyone. Related to these themes, there are many games which can make the event more enjoyable.

Party Arrangements

Once you have decided upon the theme, you can think about ideas where you can celebrate cutting the cake, playing games, sharing office experiences, and having some bonding time with your coworkers. You can use work party ideas like using the breakfast time for the party, as the day's work is still not set in and most employees start working late.
So, you can arrange for breakfast for everyone, and cut the cake early in the morning. Arranging for some pranks on the birthday boy/girl can add humor and enjoyment. Another idea is arranging a potluck lunch where each of you can bring something cooked from home and have a party during lunch.

Cake and Food

No birthday bash is complete without food and cake, and thus, while arranging any of these ideas, you will have to think about some yummy cake and food. Since most offices don't have arrangements for eating at the workstations, it is always advisable to arrange for food in the cafeteria, a terrace, or a balcony in the office. The best foods are appetizers as they are convenient to eat, aren't messy, and can fill you up for the day. You can include them in the breakfast and potluck ideas mentioned above as well. And for the birthday cake, order a funny and delicious one for your buddies.
Well, with these great ideas mentioned above, make sure you don't break any rules, have a great time with your coworkers, and work as well. And of course, don't forget to invite your boss over for a piece of that yummy cake!