11/11/2025
When it comes to holiday events, if you build it, they will come—and leave happier.
Those of us in catering and events intuitively know this to be true. As we see at the catered events we support with catering equipment and rentals—especially during the holiday season—bringing together teams, communities, small groups and families helps to strengthen bonds and support well-being.
But did you know there’s research that proves the importance of face-to-face connection? My company, Element Event Solutions, discovered the data behind the theory after we partnered with GenWell, Canada’s human connection movement.
The implications are enormous. In our families, it can mean the difference between despair and renewed dignity, between physical distress and balanced health. In workplaces, the research underscores the importance of communication and relationships in promoting engagement, loyalty and professional growth. For our team, it confirms what we see every day—intentional, in-person events play an important role in strengthening social bonds and promoting the well-being of those in attendance.
“Employees perform better when they have a sense of belonging, and that sense of belonging is heightened when companies take time to celebrate in the form of gatherings and corporate holiday parties, among other things,” says Pete Bombaci, president of GenWell. “Behind every screen, closed door and ordinary day, there’s a person who matters. Events like these convey that in ways that words simply cannot—and the benefits are long-lasting.”
Read the full article on our website, link below!
www.cfe-news.com/research-proves-that-in-person-events-boost-morale-and-wellness
By Allison Freeman, Element Event Solutions
Element Event Solutions
