Don't Get Left Behind This Holiday Season

| Wednesday, July 27, 2011
By Bryan Hoffman


The December holiday season is probably the last thing on the minds of facility managers. Their to-do list is more likely to be about air conditioners and keeping cool than creating a cool yule. But as experienced facility managers know, now is exactly the time to be thinking and planning for December. If Christmas decorations normally fall into your 'too hard' basket, have you thought about using a decorating service?

Why holiday decorations are necessary

You might know the experience of walking into an office that has drab and uninteresting decorations. Old tinsel is strung from the ceiling with a couple of fraying baubles. It's the opposite of the holiday spirit. Classy and fun decorations add warmth and spirit to a building improving the mood for visitors and workers alike. It's an opportunity to freshen up a space and give it a new ambience. And in an era when everyone else is decking the halls, you don't want to be left behind.

According to a 2006 survey by the International Facility Management Association, 93% of organizations said they decorate for a variety of holidays with 85% planning to decorate for Christmas. The challenge is creating something fresh and distinctive each year. Not only that, many spaces are large and require strategic planning and implementation for their holiday decorations. It's why using a decorating service could be the solution to your problem. Facility managers use specialists for other tasks in the building - an electrician to fix the power, for example. The same principle can be applied to holiday decorations with managers able to delegate the job to people with expertise, passion and know-how.

Rent Rather than Buy Decorations

If the prospect of buying decorations is beyond your budget, there is an option to rent. The advantages of renting decorations include alignment with latest trends, outsourcing installation, and a fresh look and feel each year. Prices are very competitive. With many choices available, a decorating specialist is able to guide you through a range of options and help select the best one for your facility. And while the Christmas tree is generally the focal point for decorations, a decorating service can suggest several ways to freshen up and enhance this decorating staple and incorporate other holiday themes.

When it comes to indoor environments, artificial trees are a popular choice but it's important to have one that reflects your company image. Quality is the key. Don't let a cheap tree send the wrong message. Other considerations include tree size, placement, and accessories. Some of your existing decorations could be added to rented ones and given a new lease of life. Decorating services can suggest many tricks and strategies to maximize impact and minimize price.

When It's All Over

When the festive season finishes, many facility managers have the task of removing their decorations. If you use a decorating service, the job is outsourced. It's one less thing to worry about in your busy schedule. Not only that but the decorations are stored off-site leaving more room for other items

A holiday decorating service is an ideal way to create a contemporary festive feel and ambience in your facility. With most facility managers untrained and uninterested in holiday decorating, contracting a holiday decorating service makes sense. And while most managers understand the importance of decorations, many put it down the list of priorities. Sort your decoration strategy now by getting in touch with a professional holiday decorating service.




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