Christmas in January

For years I have suggested to corporate clients that they schedule their holiday parties in January.

In many industries such as retail and insurance, December is a very busy time for business. On top of that is the normal holiday whirl that employees find themselves in their personal lives. Another December event is the last thing that such people welcome.

Plus, if you plan your holiday festivities in January, you will enjoy lower rates and a greater selection and availability of services.
After all, December is a peak season for those in the special events industry and, at least in the northeastern US, January is much more relaxed.

So I was pleased to see some companies are seeing it the same way. Siemans, Comcast and Villanova University are three that come to mind.

Thus far, the month has been unseasonably warm. This has proved to be a boon to those with the luck and foresight to plan ahead.