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Who can forget Elaine’s hilariously awkward dance at the company holiday party on Seinfeld? It captures the universal charm and quirkiness of these events—whether in person or on Zoom, something funny, awkward, or unexpected always happens. A friend recently shared a Zoom holiday party story where a White Elephant gift exchange led to someone receiving a can of sardines. Her deadpan response upon learning the gifts would actually be mailed out? “I’m allergic to fish.” Funny on so many levels. This got me reminiscing about past work holiday parties, especially those at Futures Group International (now part of Palladium: Make It Possible). Our less-than-decadent potluck in the conference room was actually a well-attended highlight of the year. Why? The legendary skit. Written in secret, it humorously and quite ruthlessly roasted the company and mostly the senior leadership. And it was known that there would never be any repercussion on any skit writer or performer from the top for the content. These skits grew into year-long inside jokes and allowed for joint catharsis. The culture at Futures was straightforward but powerful: humor, accessibility, and connection. Senior leaders ate lunch with staff in the dingy back “kitchen,” making it a space everyone used. The result? Long tenures, people returning to work there throughout their careers, and many of us are still in touch today - decades later. So, cheers to the workplace holiday party, however hokey and however many metaphorical cans of sardines are gifted! When done right (not necessarily fancy), it matters. PS – Would love to hear from any former Futures Groupers! Trying to remember some of the top hits (Jeff’s wallet with the endless pictures of kids unfurling from it. Henry C and the elevator incident). Farley Cleghorn Bobby Jefferson Margot Fahnestock Margaret Reeves Dr. Dominique Marie Carlier, Ed.D. (She/Her) Jay Gribble Jeff Jordan Henry Cole Andrei Sinioukov #laughingmatters #organizationalculture #workplacehumor #humorandleadership #leadership #talent #recruiting #culturematters #workplaceculture https://lnkd.in/e4WxTgtZ

When you open one reel at the office, and suddenly it's a full-blown concert! 🎶🤦♂️ . . . #OfficeOops #ReelLife #CaughtInTheAct #WorkLaughs #OfficeShenanigans #BustedAtWork #OopsMoment #OfficeVibes #Funnymoments #WorkHumor #Reels #Officememes #Worklife #workfun #officereels #feedopemedia

Time to raid those closets—today is National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day! 🎄✨ Pull out your wackiest, tackiest, and most festive sweaters and celebrate the holiday spirit in style (or lack thereof!). #realestate #Group3 #group3realestate #mountairyrealestate #surrycountync #rental #rentalproperty #propertymanagement

Whether you want to explore the city's bustling Christmas markets or have a high-kicking holiday with the Rockettes, here's your ultimate guide to spending Christmas in New York City.

Last week, we celebrated Anything is Possible’s sixth summer party in high style with UK Garage heroes - Romeo, Lisa Maffia, and Timeless from the legendary So Solid Crew. It was a great night. The Anything is Possible house band was amazing, and the agency’s host of accomplished DJs (Silja Riquelme, Chloe Hague, and Mark Raymond) meant we danced late into the night at the beautiful One Garden Brighton. The Agency is proud of our internal events. Summer, Halloween, Christmas—or whenever we can think of an appropriate excuse - they are always brilliantly organised by Ndeshi Shipanga. But there’s more to a great work party than mere hedonism. They help define us as a team, working towards a common goal. By letting go for a few hours, we renew our trust and focus on the great work that defines us as a group of professionals. Celebrating achievements big and small also plays a crucial role. Recognising and celebrating milestones, wins, and individual accomplishments reinforces a culture of appreciation, making everyone feel valued and motivated. Shared rituals build a sense of belonging and continuity. They give us a concrete example of who we are and why we do what we do -something we can share and point at and say ‘this is us’. They make us want to work better and smarter, to benefit ourselves and each other (and, of course, our clients!) Six years in, these traditions are part of the agency’s identity, fostering deeper connections among team members and setting unspoken expectations around behavioural norms. The parties strengthen friendships, encouraging a supportive atmosphere that extends into the workplace. The only downside is having to constantly outdo ourselves with better and better parties each year as we strive to create the greatest (workplace) show on earth. The Euros and Olympics give us plenty of excuses to get together in the coming months. And looking ahead to next summer, who can we get who’s bigger than So Solid? Does anyone have Taylor Swift’s number? #agencylife #marketingagencies #summerparties #ukgarage #peopleandculture #culture

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It is easy to think of all the good things that happen in a business over Christmas – the party, maybe a present or two. However, nothing beats having the whole team together and sharing ideas & laughter as we discussed our strategy going into 2025. #LifeatReed #OfficeDay #Christmas #TeamMeeting