Christmas Party at Émérique & Partners: vision, connection and celebration

Introduction

At Émérique & Partners, the end of the year is more than just a milestone on the calendar. It’s a moment to pause, reflect, reconnect and celebrate what we’ve built together. Our Christmas Party perfectly captured this spirit, blending strategic thinking, team bonding, and festive celebration into a full day designed around our people.

1. Vision Session

Aligning for What Comes Next : We kicked off the day with a vision session, a key moment to look back on the year, share insights, and align on where we’re heading next. This session reinforced what defines our culture: transparency, collective ambition, and the belief that every team member plays a role in shaping the future of Émérique & Partners.

2. Secret Santa

Small Gifts, Big Smiles : No Christmas celebration would be complete without a Secret Santa and a Christmas jumper. Thoughtful, funny, and sometimes unexpected gifts brought plenty of laughter and reminded us that attention to others is at the heart of strong team relationships.

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3. Lunch at Burger & Lobster

After the morning session, it was time to refuel with a team lunch at Burger & Lobster. A relaxed atmosphere, great food, and informal conversations created the perfect space to connect beyond roles and responsibilities.

4. Escape Game

Collaboration Under Pressure : Next up: an escape game.  An experience that tested our communication, creativity, and ability to work together under pressure skills we rely on every day. The outcome? Strong collaboration, quick thinking, and a lot of shared adrenaline.

5. Dinner at Devonshire Terrace

As the evening set in, the team gathered for dinner at Devonshire Terrace. A refined setting for meaningful conversations, reflection, and appreciation of the journey we’ve shared throughout the year.

6. More Than a Christmas Party

This Christmas Party was a reflection of our employer brand:

  • A company that combines vision and execution
  • A culture built on human connection and shared experiences
  • A team that works hard, thinks strategically, and celebrates together

At Émérique & Partners, we believe that building a strong company starts with building a strong team.

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Picture of Auteur : Emerique Opou

Auteur : Emerique Opou

Founder and CEO of Emérique & Partners
London, United Kingdom

Named to Staffing Industry Analysts‘ Global Power 150 Women in Staffing list in 2022, Emérique has over 15 years’ expertise in recruiting niche profiles in banking and insurance.

Its rich pan-European experience has enabled it to build a solid network of professionals in the banking and insurance sectors, including actuaries, quantitative finance experts, risk managers and audit and compliance experts.

In 2024, Emérique & Partners was a finalist in the Recruitment industry, entrepreneur of the year category at the Recruiter Awards in London.

In 2024, she was also a finalist in the SME national business awards in the ‘business woman of the year’ category in the United Kingdom. Every quarter, Emérique analyses the major trends in the French and European banking and insurance markets.

His rich pan-European experience has enabled him to build a solid network of professionals in the banking and insurance sectors, notably with actuaries, quantitative finance experts, risk managers, and compliance experts.

Emérique & Partners recruits exclusively at executive and senior management levels.

Every month, Emerique deciphers the major trends in the French and European banking and insurance market.

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