38 . Glasgow Business October 2015
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know each other beter and wind down aſter a busy year of work. Although we offer a very wide selection of delicious Japanese cuisine, ranging from sushi to tempura, dining at Sapporo is much more than a typical restaurant meal out. Our chefs provide a thrilling, theatrical show – preparing the group’s food on a teppanyaki hot plate right in front of them! Surely there’s no beter team-building exercise than competing for who can catch the most sautéed potatoes on their plate? Aſter the show, guests can opt for a Japanese-inspired cocktail in our bar area. As far as we’re concerned, this is the best, most unique Christmas party option out there and the ideal way for teams to have a break from the workplace.”
ELIMINATING THE RISKS
Of course, like any part of business life, things are not always guaranteed to run smoothly. Assuming you have involved employees in planning the event, it’s a good idea to have a ‘party policy’ that sets out acceptable – and unacceptable – behaviour. Tis should be distributed to everyone before the party. Of course, too much alcohol increases risks,
including the risk of claims against the company. Te party policy should advise moderate alcohol consumption, and you should have a plan to deal
”The party policy should advise moderate alcohol consumption, and you should have a plan to deal with any situation that gets out of hand.”
with any situation that gets out of hand. It’s a good idea to think about issues such as how your people will get home. It could be argued that you are responsible for aſter-party travel arrangements, so perhaps think about liſts being provided by reliable and sober fellow employees, or arranging taxis to make sure everyone gets home safely. Furthermore, you may want to let your
people know that being posted missing the day aſter the party thanks to hangovers and so on could be treated as unauthorised absence.
GOOD JUDGEMENT
For bosses, the festive party is a time when good judgement comes into its own. It’s important to be seen as enjoying the occasion with the rest of the staff but wise to be aware that some people might see it as a great opportunity to air grievances, make a bid for promotion, or sound off about their co-workers. Remember, you may see a vague half-
promise about a potential pay rise or promotion
as part of the festive to and fro, but an employee might view it as a specific commitment. Of course, come November, most companies
will have arranged an event, but there may be a few who, because of work and other pressures, have been unable to get something organised. Tey need not fret. Neil said: “Events can be put together prety
quickly, especially at a company’s own premises. We oſten organise these types of ‘in-house’ events. Oſten, one of the most difficult things to arrange is the venue, so if a company is willing to hold it at its own site, it makes organisation so much easier. In fact, we have noticed that this option has become more popular recently.” Above all, it’s important to remember that
most parties are great fun and run without a hitch. Te vast majority of people can enjoy the celebrations without geting into any difficulties and the festive office party is still a highlight of the year. With all sorts of benefits to your employees and your business, it’s well worth geting into the festive spirit.
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