How to ... Plan the perfect company party

Jessica Wells, vice president of corporate communications and public relations for Fort Myers-based retailer Chico's FAS Inc., says company parties are embedded in the company's culture and “provide camaraderie and a greater sense of community within the workplace.”

Some of Wells' tips for planning a top-notch company party include:

Identify the goal of the party, whether it's for a holiday event, team building, employee recognition or something else.