Staff parties
You cannot order people to feel appreciated, but you can create the occasion for it. Gruber & Ianeselli plans staff parties and employee events for 50 to 5,000 people across German-speaking Switzerland, and we are never short of staff party ideas.
What makes our staff parties different
Internal parties are the most honest events there are: everyone can tell straight away if something is off the shelf. We listen first (company culture, past events, what people really want) and build a party on that basis, one that feels like your company rather than like an agency. For large corporates like ZKB just as much as for owner-run businesses.
Our approach
- ListenCulture, expectations, no-gos. All before the concept.
- ConceptFormat, venue and a programme people can identify with.
- ProductionEverything organised, you only have to announce it internally.
- CelebrateHR and management are guests too. We run the show.
How much does a staff party cost?
CHF 130 to 220 per head as a guide. Large workforces benefit from economies of scale: a party for 1,000 people often costs less per head than an event for 100.
A staff party that fits your company culture
The best staff party does not feel like an agency made it, it feels like your own company. That is why we develop every staff party from within your culture: from its rituals, its in-jokes and what your people genuinely value. Whether it is a down-to-earth summer party, a glittering gala evening or a format that brings together several generations and departments, the common thread comes from your identity, not from a catalogue. Choice matters to us: quiet spaces, different programme options and a running order without forced entertainment make sure everyone feels comfortable. That is how a staff party becomes an occasion people are still talking about months later, in the best possible way.
FAQFrequently asked questions
How do we involve employees in the planning?
Selectively and early. A short survey on preferred formats works wonders for buy-in. After that, the detailed planning stays with us, so the anticipation does not get lost in working groups.
Can you organise several locations at once?
Yes, either as one central party with transport logistics or as simultaneous parties at each site, linked by a shared element (a live link-up, the same concept).
What about employees who do not want to party?
Good formats offer quiet spaces and a choice of programme instead of forced entertainment. Attendance goes up when people have a choice, and we plan for that deliberately.
How much does a staff party cost per head?
As a guide, CHF 130 to 220 per head. Large workforces benefit from economies of scale: a party for 1,000 people often costs less per head than an event for 100.
How much lead time does a staff party need?
Six to eight weeks is enough for smaller parties. For large events with their own venue and programme we recommend three to six months, mainly because of venue availability.
