Company drinks are a regular, informal moment of connection: a few times a year, low-key, with a drink after work. A staff party is an annual grand celebration: extensive catering, entertainment, a theme, often a separate venue.
The drinks are a culture instrument in the background; the staff party is a deliberate moment of celebration. Both are valuable, but they complement each other rather than being interchangeable.
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