The idea of working from home never really appealed to me. I like the hustle and bustle of a busy office place. I like the feeling of accomplishment in a pile of completed files and a checked off list on one of dozens of sticky notes on my desk. I like my daily...
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An Important Update Regarding COVID-19
Like you, we are closely following the rapid events relating to the global pandemic. We are taking cues from health authorities to help prevent the potential local spread. The health and safety of our employees, clients and community is our top priority. We're here to...
Employee Engagement Event Ideas to Keep Your Staff Happy and Productive
What drives your business? Is it strategies, methods, operations, management? No! It is people! People are the key to all successful businesses. There is so much truth to the phrase “No man is an island entire of itself: every man is a piece of the continent, a part...
10 Corporate Christmas Party Ideas that your Employees Will Actually Enjoy
Are you overseeing organizing your annual company Christmas party? Are you having trouble coming up with fun company Christmas party ideas? Have you been discouraged with low attendance or unenthusiastic responses in the past? Did you overhear office gossip regarding...
8 Shopping Mall Events to Increase Traffic and Keep Customers Shopping
Everyone is shopping online nowadays causing an economic crisis for many brick and mortar retailers. So how can these retailers adjust to this on-line shopping phenomenon particularly in the smaller and mid-tier malls? One of the more effective campaigns that...
Beat the Heat with Outdoor Summer Events by Pop! Events Group
Our guests from Waste Connections Toronto wanted a way to enjoy their annual company summer picnic with their coworkers and families while still keeping cool and that’s exactly what we created for them! From Tiki Huts that served out delicious Shaved Ice, to getting...
Ten Crucial Reasons to Hire an Event Planner
It’s been a while since we were last in touch. I understand that your manager has asked you to plan a very important corporate event. This is on top of your current workload. I am assuming that you were very flattered but now you are in panic mode. You are probably...
Pump up Your Teachers, Faculty and Students with Team Building Activities
My education occurred in the ’50s and early ’60s. How different things were then. Teachers were held in high esteem. Parents never questioned them and most children obeyed knowing there would be consequences for bad behaviour. Over the years things have changed...
Take Your Company Picnic to the Next Level with These Picnic Games
Spring is finally here. I saw my first sighting of Crocuses and Daffodils yesterday! This is the sign to start preparing for your Annual Company Picnic. Aside from the food that is to be served at the Picnic, I can't stress the importance of planning fun company...
How to Create the Perfect Event Using an Event Planning Checklist
Step 1: Objective Step 2: Budget Step 3: Venue Step 4: Date Step 5: Ask for help Step 6: Theme and Decor Step 7: Entertainment Step 8: Activities and Rentals Step 9: Catering Step 10: Committee Meeting Step 11: Create the Invitation Step 12: Managing all Details Step...