My preference has been to have them periodically but spaced out, say every 3-4 months. It's also something I like to make less formal and outside the office, sa

My preference has been to have them periodically but spaced out, say every 3-4 months. It's also something I like to make less formal and outside the office, say over lunch. This turns it from a chore to a perk, and even if you have nothing work related to discuss, you get to know them better.