Corporate Christmas


Festive fun or HR nightmare?


When organising the office Christmas party, an employee will have to face a minefield of HR challenges to ensure the safety and wellbeing of their staff. Chamberlink explores some of the questions an employer should ask before hosting a Christmas bash.


As an employer, what should I do to prepare for the festive season? Your first step should be to issue a statement to all employees ahead of a Christmas party or similar work-related event. This should not simply outline the where’s and when’s of a party but also remind staff of conduct matters, what could constitute as inappropriate behaviour and what the penalties for such behaviour will be. A dress code is always a good idea to keep things professional. Additionally, make sure that all managers


familiarise themselves with the workplace policy on work-related social events.


Do I really need a policy on workplace social events? Yes, regardless of the size of your organisation. Employers should always maintain a policy on workplace events because they have a duty of care towards their staff, and this will ensure that all staff know what appropriate behaviour is in such settings. The Equality Act 2010 makes


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A workplace policy can help keep employee behaviour in check


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