Halloween is the kind of holiday that has something for everyone. There are people who spend time and money on lavish costumes. Parents go the extra mile for their excited kids. Others are in it for the candy. Mostly, it’s an innocuous celebration that’s a good excuse to have a little fun and maybe cater to your alter ego. If you’re ready to embrace Halloween, here are some ideas turn your regular workplace into a Halloween Workplace.

Halloween Workplace Costumes

Obviously, you want any costume worn to be work appropriate. Avoid outfits that may be offensive or could stir controversy. Most importantly, shun any getup that has the word “sexy” as a preceding adjective.

Vampire is a classic choice of Halloween costume. Keep it simple with a cape and some novelty teeth; or go all out with oiled hair, an exaggerated widow’s peak and fake blood. We went to school with someone who had her dentist dad extend her incisors to add real bite to her costume!

Pick a superhero and spend the day feeling like you could conquer the world. With the abundance of superhero movies and tv shows, finding inspiration shouldn’t be difficult. Once again, this could be an elaborate project or you could keep it simple.

Does your company have a mascot? If so, let it spark your imagination. If you work in a competitive office, make it a contest. Who can create the best version of the corporate emblem?

Party Ideas

Having a costume contest will encourage people to dress up. Advertise an award ahead of time to set the mood and get people excited. Depending on company size and resources, the prize could be anything from a coffee gift card to event tickets.

Encourage people to decorate their desks and workspaces, as individuals or as a group. By default, all employees are now on the decorating committee. The office will have instant Halloween ambiance.

Treats are a must! Bring in some bags of Halloween candy and also let people know they’re welcome to contribute homemade items. Leftovers can fuel your afternoons for the rest of the week.

Bobbing for apples and pumpkin carving are two activities that demand a deeper level of dedication. If the party starts toward the end of the day, invite employees to bring their kids to join in the fun. As long as you’re committed, may as well have a Halloween playlist prepared for enhanced atmosphere.

Sweet Finish

Staff parties are good for morale. Even if you have less than total participation when it comes to costumes, everyone could use a little break and some candy in the middle of the day. At Key West Video, we have a whole roster of superheroes ready to defend your business and beat the competition. Call us today for a quote on your corporate video.