The End of the Traditional Holiday Party: Younger Generations Are Transforming Workplace Celebrations
The traditional workplace holiday party is experiencing a significant transformation, according to a new Harris Poll study. Only 48% of workplaces now host regular in-person holiday events, with Gen Z and Millennials driving this change. While 74% of employees generally look forward to celebrations, only 37% of Gen Z are very likely to attend.
The study reveals that younger generations prefer 'Holiday Lite' celebrations that are more interactive, inclusive, and practical. Key findings show that 42% of Gen Z prefer or no alcohol at events, while 66% of Millennials advocate for lighthearted features like executive roasts. Additionally, 79% of employees would prefer a monetary bonus, and 71% would choose additional time off over a holiday party.
Despite changing preferences, 85% of employees agree that these events positively contribute to workplace culture. The future of workplace celebrations lies in creative alternatives like escape rooms and workshops, focusing on team bonding in low-pressure environments while respecting diverse expectations.
La tradizionale festa aziendale è in fase di trasformazione significativa, secondo un nuovo studio di Harris Poll. Solo il 48% dei luoghi di lavoro ora organizza eventi festivi in presenza, con la Generazione Z e i Millennials che guidano questo cambiamento. Mentre il 74% dei dipendenti generalmente attende con entusiasmo le celebrazioni, solo il 37% della Gen Z è molto incline a partecipare.
Lo studio rivela che le generazioni più giovani preferiscono celebrazioni 'Holiday Lite' che siano più interattive, inclusive e pratiche. I risultati chiave mostrano che il 42% della Gen Z preferisce eventi con poco o nessun alcol, mentre il 66% dei Millennials sostiene caratteristiche leggere come le roast dei dirigenti. Inoltre, il 79% dei dipendenti preferirebbe un bonus monetario e il 71% sceglierebbe del tempo libero aggiuntivo piuttosto che una festa aziendale.
Nonostante le preferenze in cambiamento, l’85% dei dipendenti concorda sul fatto che questi eventi contribuiscono positivamente alla cultura aziendale. Il futuro delle celebrazioni aziendali risiede in alternative creative come gli escape room e i laboratori, concentrandosi sul legame tra i membri del team in ambienti a bassa pressione, rispettando allo stesso tempo aspettative diverse.
La fiesta de oficina tradicional está experimentando una transformación significativa, según un nuevo estudio de Harris Poll. Solo el 48% de los lugares de trabajo ahora organiza eventos festivos presenciales, con la Generación Z y los Millennials impulsando este cambio. Mientras que el 74% de los empleados generalmente espera con entusiasmo las celebraciones, solo el 37% de la Generación Z es muy probable que asista.
El estudio revela que las generaciones más jóvenes prefieren celebraciones 'Holiday Lite' que sean más interactivas, inclusivas y prácticas. Las principales conclusiones muestran que el 42% de la Generación Z prefiere eventos con poco o ningún alcohol, mientras que el 66% de los Millennials aboga por características ligeras como las 'roasts' ejecutivas. Además, el 79% de los empleados preferiría un bono monetario, y el 71% elegiría tiempo libre adicional en lugar de una fiesta navideña.
A pesar de las preferencias cambiantes, el 85% de los empleados está de acuerdo en que estos eventos contribuyen positivamente a la cultura laboral. El futuro de las celebraciones en el lugar de trabajo reside en alternativas creativas como las salas de escape y los talleres, centrándose en la unión del equipo en ambientes de baja presión, respetando al mismo tiempo expectativas diversas.
전통적인 직장 연말 파티가 큰 변화를 겪고 있습니다, 새로운 Harris Poll 연구 결과에 따르면. 현재 단지 48%의 직장이 정기적인 대면 연말 행사를 개최하며, Z세대와 밀레니얼 세대가 이러한 변화를 주도하고 있습니다. 직원의 74%가 일반적으로 축제를 기대하지만, Z세대 중 단지 37%만이 매우 참석할 가능성이 높다고 합니다.
연구에 따르면 젊은 세대는 'Holiday Lite' 축제를 선호합니다 이는 더 상호작용적이고 포용적이며 실용적입니다. 주요 발견에 따르면 Z세대의 42%가 행사에서 술이 거의 없거나 전혀 없는 것을 선호하며, 66%의 밀레니얼 세대는 임원 로스트와 같은 가벼운 특징을 지지합니다. 또한, 직원의 79%는 금전적 보너스를 선호하고, 71%는 연말 파티 대신 추가 휴가를 선택할 것입니다.
변화하는 선호에도 불구하고, 85%의 직원이 이러한 이벤트가 직장 문화에 긍정적으로 기여한다고 동의합니다. 직장 내 축제의 미래는 탈출 방이나 워크숍과 같은 창의적인 대안에 있으며, 다양한 기대를 존중하면서 낮은 압력의 환경에서 팀 결속에 초점을 맞추고 있습니다.
La fête de fin d'année traditionnelle sur le lieu de travail subit une transformation significative, selon une nouvelle étude de Harris Poll. Actuellement, seulement 48 % des lieux de travail organisent des événements de fin d'année en personne, avec la génération Z et les Millennials en tête de ce changement. Bien que 74 % des employés attendent généralement avec impatience les célébrations, seulement 37 % des jeunes de la génération Z sont très susceptibles d'y assister.
L'étude révèle que les jeunes générations préfèrent des célébrations 'Holiday Lite' qui sont plus interactives, inclusives et pratiques. Les résultats montrent que 42 % de la génération Z préfèrent peu ou pas d'alcool lors des événements, tandis que 66 % des Millennials plaidant pour des caractéristiques légères comme les 'roasts' exécutives. De plus, 79 % des employés préféreraient un bonus monétaire et 71 % choisiraient du temps libre supplémentaire plutôt qu'une fête de fin d'année.
Malgré des préférences changeantes, 85 % des employés conviennent que ces événements contribuent positivement à la culture d'entreprise. L'avenir des célébrations au travail repose sur des alternatives créatives telles que les escape rooms et les ateliers, axées sur la cohésion d'équipe dans des environnements à faible pression tout en respectant les attentes diverses.
Die traditionelle Firmenweihnachtsfeier erlebt eine bedeutende Transformation, so eine neue Studie von Harris Poll. Nur 48% der Unternehmen veranstalten jetzt reguläre persönliche Weihnachtsveranstaltungen, wobei die Generation Z und die Millennials diesen Wandel vorantreiben. Während 74% der Mitarbeiter allgemein auf Feiern warten, sind nur 37% der Generation Z sehr wahrscheinlich anwesend.
Die Studie zeigt, dass jüngere Generationen 'Holiday Lite'-Feiern bevorzugen, die interaktiver, inklusiver und praktischer sind. Wichtige Ergebnisse zeigen, dass 42% der Generation Z wenig oder keinen Alkohol bei Veranstaltungen bevorzugen, während 66% der Millennials für unbeschwerte Merkmale wie Executive Roasts plädieren. Darüber hinaus würden 79% der Mitarbeiter einen monetären Bonus bevorzugen, und 71% würden zusätzliche Freizeit einer Weihnachtsfeier vorziehen.
Trotz sich ändernder Präferenzen sind 85% der Mitarbeiter der Meinung, dass diese Veranstaltungen positiv zur Unternehmenskultur beitragen. Die Zukunft der Unternehmensfeiern liegt in kreativen Alternativen wie Escape Rooms und Workshops, die den Teamzusammenhalt in einer Umgebung mit geringem Druck betonen und dabei verschiedene Erwartungen respektieren.
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A new study by The Harris Poll reveals a generational shift as Gen Z and Millennials demand 'Holiday Lite' celebrations - creative, inclusive, and practical alternatives to outdated traditions
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESSWIRE / December 16, 2024 / The workplace holiday party, once a staple of office culture, is undergoing a dramatic transformation. A new survey by The Harris Poll shows fewer than half of workplaces (
"Holiday parties are no longer a one-size-fits-all tradition," says Libby Rodney, Chief Strategy Officer and Futurist at The Harris Poll. "Younger generations are calling for celebrations that align with today's workplace values-interactive, inclusive, and respectful of employees' time and contributions. This ‘Celebration Shift' offers employers an opportunity to rethink and modernize these events."
Out with the Old: Traditional Holiday Parties Lose Their Luster
Fewer than half of workplaces now host in-person holiday events, signaling the waning appeal of traditional gatherings. While
Anxieties and Awkward Moments: The Gen Z and Millennial Experience
For younger employees, holiday parties come with mixed emotions. Many cite awkward conversations, alcohol-fueled discomfort, and the fear of standing out in the wrong way as their primary concerns. Notably,
A New Vision for Holiday Celebrations
The future of workplace holiday parties lies in creativity and inclusivity. Gen Z is leading the call for interactive and themed events like escape rooms or creative workshops that allow employees to connect in innovative ways. Millennials are leaning toward ‘Holiday Lite' celebrations that prioritize team bonding and relaxation in low-pressure environments. Across all generations, practicality reigns supreme:
"Employees are asking for celebrations that feel personal and meaningful," adds Rodney. "By embracing these preferences, companies can create events that resonate across their workforce while showing respect for their employees' time and contributions."
Reimagining Workplace Traditions for a New Era
Despite evolving preferences, holiday parties still play an important role in fostering workplace camaraderie and morale.
About the Survey
This survey was conducted online within the U.S. by The Harris Poll from November 21 to November 23, 2024, among a nationally representative sample of 1,238 employed adults. The research includes 222 Gen Z (ages 18-27), 447 Millennials (ages 28-43), 391 Gen X (ages 44-59), and 178 Boomers (ages 60 and older). You can view the full report here.
About Harris Poll Thought Leadership Practice
Building on 60+ years of experience pulsing societal opinion, The Harris Poll Thought Leadership Practice helps today's biggest brands stay ahead of cultural shifts and societal trends. Learn more at www.theharrispoll.com/solutions/thought-leadership-practice.
Contact Information
Tim Osiecki
Director, Thought Leadership & Trends, The Harris Poll
tim.osiecki@harrispoll.com
SOURCE: The Harris Poll
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