ISSUE SPOTLIGHT: CORPORATE CHRISTMAS ISSUESPOTLIGHT


Hotels and venues across Northamptonshire are gearing up for the festive season as they prepare to take care of all your CORPORATE CHRISTMAS needs


DAZZLE AT THE


DECO THEATRE Christmas is on its way! And for offices, factories and other work places, it is time to think about the annual knees up with colleagues to celebrate the season of goodwill! Northampton’s Deco Theatre is


taking over the town’s Guildhall in the countdown to the Christmas holidays, for the glitziest party in town: ‘Christmas in Vegas’. Jill Roach, house manager of The


AVOIDING A HR HEADACHE


Summer holidays are a distant memory, days shorten, so thoughts turn to the next big event – the staff Christmas party! For many organisations, party planning is well


underway with venues and menus chosen. However, without wishing to sound like a party pooper, festive frolics can cost your business. But before you decide that Christmas


should be cancelled “Grinch” style, Wilson Browne Solicitors head of employment law, Jennie Jahina (pictured) has helpful advice to ensure your party anecdotes are the subject of water cooler conversations for the right reasons. Jennie said: “Don’t assume – just because a work


event is out of hours, off-site, or organised by staff this does not necessarily mean that the organisation has no responsibility.


“Communicate – remind staff they are representing


the organisation despite the event being off-site and/or out of working hours, and that the organisation’s policies apply. Include a note that, unless they have obtained prior authorisation, attendance at work is expected the next working day! “Don’t discriminate – this sounds obvious


but organisations should consciously ensure all staff members are invited and ensure the menus cater for all dietary requirements. Likewise, if invites are


extended to ‘plus one’, use ‘partners’. “Do take allegations seriously – if an allegation of unacceptable behaviour is made, handle it as you


would if the allegation arose during normal hours. Follow procedures, investigate thoroughly.”


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Deco, said: “We’re offering a fantastic night out, and an amazing setting for a perfect Christmas party. Dazzle in your best seasonal finery, and join us at the Guildhall for a night of glamour and sophistication from start to finish.” The Deco kicks-off the Christmas


party season on 1 December, when it hosts – at The Deco – another of its popular comedy-dining experiences: this time Only Fools and Hearses! This one is a murder-mystery


experience too (hence the title of the evening). So join Peckham’s finest: Del Boy, Rodney, Boycie and Marlene as they attempt to wrestle their way out of another tricky situation.


For more information on Only Fools and Hearses, visit www.thedeco.co.uk/event/only- fools-and-hearses/ or call 01604 491005.


CATERING TO YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY NEEDS


Partygoers will have a colourful Christmas at the newly-refurbished Park Inn by Radisson Northampton. Its Christmas party nights


throughout December are the perfect place to celebrate the festive season with colleagues. Cluster sales manager Frances


Neal said: “You can start the festivities with our Happy Hour then enjoy a delicious three-course festive meal and dance the night away to our DJ for just £38 per person. “If you don’t have time to


celebrate before Christmas or want to continue the celebrations into January you can enjoy the same


fantastic party at our January Party Night for only £28 per person on 5 January. Whichever date you choose, make sure no time is wasted queueing at the bar by taking advantage of our cracking drinks packages and vouchers. “Skip the taxis queues and stay


the night in one of our modern and comfortable rooms from £60 or treat yourself to one of our newly refurbished Superior rooms for £95. With any of our Christmas party room rates, you can re-fuel from a night of partying with our breakfast buffet.”


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