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Elevate Your Intern Program with Yaymaker!

Transform your intern program with Yaymaker's dynamic intern events. Cultivate connections, enhance morale and forge unforgettable memories!

Your ​​Step-by-Step Guide To Planning a Successful Fundraiser

Ready to dive into the exciting world of nonprofit fundraising with us? At Yaymaker, we're all about spreading positivity, sparking creativity, and making a meaningful impact, and what better way to do that than by delving into the art of planning a successful fundraiser for your nonprofit? Fundraising

Top 5 Summer Party Ideas: Our Most Popular Events!

Save $150 on private events before 08/31/23! (Code inside)

Yaymaker’s Paint Nite Fundraising Events Are Back!

Start planning a Paint Nite fundraiser today. We make it easy to achieve your fundraising event goals.

How to Create a Supportive Environment for Working Moms

Becoming a mom is a life-changing experience, and returning to work after having a child can be challenging, to say the least. However, providing a supportive environment can make all the difference. It's not only about creating a more equitable workplace but also about recognizing and valuing the

How to Celebrate Mother’s Day at Work

Learn to celebrate your working moms like a boss!

Why It’s Time You Jumped On Peer-to-Peer Recognition Programs

To stay ahead of the game in today's job market, creating a workplace culture that values employee recognition is a must. It's no longer a luxury. When you show your employees that you appreciate and value their hard work, you're creating a culture of

Gender Equality: Taking the Lead on Women's History Month in the Workplace

March isn't just any ordinary month. It's Women's History Month—a time to honor and acknowledge the significant contributions of women throughout history and draw attention to ongoing struggles. Employers are responsible for promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and observing Women'

Case Study: How Yaymaker Events Keep Rutgers Students Engaged

See how Yaymaker helped Rutgers University transform student engagement and mental well-being.

The Growing Job Security Crisis: How Employers Can Help

Discover ways employers can support their employees and lessen the impact of the growing job security crisis.

The Power of Face-To-Face Meetings & In-Person Events

In-person events are crucial to the success of many businesses—especially with the changes in recent years following the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s vital that employers do everything they can to foster supportive, satisfying work environments for everyone in the workplace. What is the best way to do that? Hosting

Avoiding Burnout: Strategies for Managing Stress in the Workplace

Stress is a normal — and sometimes even healthy — part of life. Short-term stress can motivate you and focus your energy. But stress shouldn't consume your life. Chronic stress negatively impacts your physical and mental health and can quickly lead to burnout in the workplace. Whether you're

Large vs. Small Group Team Building Activities: Pros and Cons

As a business owner or leader, you are responsible for fostering a positive workplace environment and encouraging everyone to work together as a team. Many employers use corporate retreats and events to help accomplish these goals. But what's the best way to organize these events and team-building exercises?

How to Motivate Your Employees and Keep Them Engaged

Many organizations struggle with a disengaged workforce. But instead of looking for faults in your employees, start asking yourself what you can do as a business leader to create an engaging work environment that people are happy to be a part of. The Importance of Employee Engagement Countless studies have

Tips for Planning a Successful Corporate Event

So you want to plan a successful corporate event. But where do you get started? Corporate events are a valuable tool for organizations to help build stronger interpersonal relationships between employees or with clients and prospective clients. No matter what industry you're in, planning a successful event comes

Planning a Private Event? Here's What You Need to Know

Follow these top tips, and every party will be a success!

Why Keynote Speakers Matter

Whether the goal of your organization's conferences and conventions is to motivate attendees, go over various policies, or share insights, your attendees must be engaged to meet the conference's objectives. It's more important now than ever, thanks to the rise of career frustration, burnout,

Creativity is Vital for Your Business. Here's Why...

There's a common misbelief that business and pleasure rarely mix. But the truth is, regardless of what industry or field you're in, your business—and your employees—could benefit from a healthy dose of fun and creativity in the workplace. Why Is Creativity Important for Humans?

How Employers Can Show Appreciation at Thanksgiving

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, now is a great time to show gratitude for your team members. Here are some easy ways to show employee appreciation at Thanksgiving and throughout the rest of the year. Why Is It Important to Show Employee Appreciation? Many employers are finding it harder

Getting Back to the Office in Person

How to successfully transition your team from working from home to coming back to the office.

Halloween Party Ideas Your Team Will LOVE

Run, don't walk to boooo-k these creative Halloween party ideas for your office!

Everything You Need to Plan the Perfect Fall Corporate Event

Discover fun-filled fall office activities and top tips to create a closer team.

Tips for Planning An Inclusive Work Holiday Party

Holiday parties can be a great opportunity for celebration and camaraderie in the workplace. Yet if organizers aren't careful, the holiday celebration can actually disrupt the unity it's meant to create. The month of December contains holidays that reflect multiple cultural and religious traditions. In an

Advice for Onboarding Interns (These Tips Are Game-Changers!)

Find out how to make interns feel a welcome part of your team.

How Internal Employees Can Increase Brand Awareness

Does your company need a little more cowbell?

Give More This Holiday Season. Book a Yaymaker Fundraiser!

There’s one common theme throughout the holiday season: giving. Whether it’s giving candy, giving thanks, giving gifts, or giving up meat for the new year! But have you considered giving back for the holidays with a fundraiser? See, there’s no better time to host a charitable event

Give Your Virtual Holiday Party The Wow Factor

'Tis the season for office holiday parties! You may have your main event planned by now, but as we know, a party is far more than the location, theme and entertainment. As the saying goes, it's all in the details, and that's precisely what we&

12 Virtual Holiday Party Ideas for a Holly Jolly Event

Remote teams are increasingly becoming the norm, and as a result, so are virtual office holiday parties. The chances are, if you’re reading this, you’re probably planning one right now. And you couldn't be in a better place because these virtual office holiday party ideas will

Holiday Party Theme Ideas Your Team Will Love!

Thinking of the perfect theme for your annual staff party is kind of a big deal. But don't let the pressure get to you—the Yaymaker elves are here to help. After planning thousands of events, we're full of holiday party ideas, and you're

How To Plan The Ultimate Corporate Holiday Party

As soon as fall hits, we know it's only a matter of time before the holiday season starts, and among all that fun (and chaos) is the office holiday party. We know what you're thinking—didn't we only just have the last one? We

Breast Cancer Awareness: Unique Ideas for Your Next Fundraiser

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and although we are halfway through October, cancer awareness is vitally important year-round. Breast cancer affects one in eight women (13%), so knowing the signs and funding breast cancer research is essential to catching it early and getting treatment. But thinking of new ways

10 Reasons Why It's Good To Step Outside Your Comfort Zone

Many people say to go far in life, you need to leave your hometown. When you enter a new environment, you open yourself up to new ideas, people, and stimuli that drive you to do better. In fact, a survey conducted among attendees of over 300 high school reunions even

How To Promote Mental Wellness In Your Workplace

We live in a society where working 60+ hours a week is considered something "impressive." We strive to be the first ones in the office or on our laptops to answer emails before the crack of dawn. We come back after dinner and continue to work into the

Meet The Brains Behind Yaymaker's Virtual Escape Rooms!

With anxious, bated breath while the clock ticks on, you enter the final inputs, carefully calculated by your colleague. Then, with a celebratory chime and a flash of light, you're rewarded with a display of fireworks that reinforces your team's pride—your mission is complete. You&

Five Tips to Keep Remote Workers Engaged

The workplace has changed significantly since March 2020. More businesses have begun working remotely and have no intention of returning to their previous office life. In May 2020, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey told his employees that many of them will now work from home permanently. And he wasn’t alone.

Queer People Work Differently (And That’s Good!) - Elena Thurston

“We don’t care who you sleep with, so why is it an issue? It's not appropriate at work to flaunt your sexuality.” This statement and dozens of variations are said daily to Queer people all over the world, especially in the US.   It sounds like equity. It

See How You Can Build Connections in a Hybrid Workplace

458 Days. We have now worked from home for 458 days. We’ve attended countless Zoom meetings, messed up sourdough bread recipes, lived through a pandemic, and banded together to get our covid vaccines. Now, we are emerging on the other side, venturing into the world mask-free and trying to

How Companies Can Celebrate Pride Month, Every Month!

Happy Pride Month! As we reflect on what this month brings and celebrates, let's go back a bit in history to see how far we have come. In June 1999, President Bill Clinton declared June Gay & Lesbian Pride Month. Ten years later, President Barack Obama made June

Get Creative With Your Workplace Wellness Initiative

Wellness in all its forms has become a big topic over the last few years, and we're here for it! From physical to mental wellness and everything in between, the world has taken a greater interest in this topic and finding new ways to support it. When we

Top Tips: How to Promote Diversity & Inclusion In Your Workplace

Searching for ways to be more diverse and inclusive in the workplace has become commonplace in many businesses. However, it's not just about outward appearances. Research has shown that creating a diverse workspace also benefits your business. It facilitates creativity, collaboration, personal development, economic growth, and better decision-making.

5 Tips To Boost Audience Engagement At Virtual Events

More than ever, event organizers, brands, and everyone in between are relying on virtual experiences to engage with their audience—whether planning a conference, team-building activity, or a VIP event. And while the industry has taken great strides, there's still a struggle to break through all the digital

Discover the Best Virtual Corporate Events on the Web!

Claiming we have the best virtual corporate events may seem like a bold move, but when we have the likes of Google telling us, well…how can you argue with that?  “The Google team had so much fun playing Winning Opinions. We all agreed it was our favorite team event

Invite a Celeb to Your Virtual Corporate Event!

Everyone could do with a little pick-me-up right now, which is why it’s the perfect time to hold a fun-filled virtual corporate event! And we have just the thing to make them even more memorable. Yaymaker now has celebrity entertainment for you to add to your virtual social events!

Private Parties: Upgrade Your Next Zoom Call

Having a birthday or special occasion fall during quarantine can be a bit of a bummer, especially if you’re someone who likes to throw a big celebration. However, there are still plenty of ways to connect and have fun while being physically apart. And we’re not just talking

5 Ideas for a Memorable Company Holiday Party

According to a recent survey by e-vite, 75% of employees eagerly look forward to their Corporate holiday party. This year, throw a party your coworkers will rave about for months to come. You’ll be the party planner who gave them everything they wanted: a fun activity, a social atmosphere,