As the holiday season unfolds, workplace festivities bring opportunities for connection – and sometimes, challenges
As the holiday season unfolds, workplace festivities bring opportunities for connection, celebration – and sometimes, challenges.
Below, she offers a few tips to help companies and employees make the holidays a season for merriment, instead of missteps.”Employers should send out an internal memo at least one week before the event to reinstate staff expectations during the holiday party and highlight any applicable policies,” she says.
“For employees, this is best to avoid any potential disciplinary action and, of course, termination in some cases,” she says. Employers can also offer transportation options such as taxi slips or reimbursed rides to ensure employees get home safely.Social media adds another layer of complexity to workplace events. Ms. Cicchini says that inappropriate posts, even on personal accounts, can reflect poorly on the company and have repercussions for the employee.
She recommends that employers include dress code expectations in their pre-event memo and employees should err on the side of caution, choosing attire that is smart and professional.Ultimately, holiday parties should be a time for employees to enjoy themselves while respecting boundaries.
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