Apologies as it has been some time since my last blog. It has been a busy few weeks at the Chamber but I am looking forward to December when things should settle down and I can start planning for 2012. Anyone in business knows that 2012 may prove to be a challenging year and many companies already have an eye on January. My big fear is that we may become so preoccupied by events around the corner that we fail to give the required due care and attention to a pivotal business event that concerns millions of UK workers…..the office Christmas party.
For many people the office Christmas party proves to be the highlight of the working year. As far back as September I received holiday requests asking for days off so people can ‘do their hair’ or ‘buy a new outfit’. Here at the Chamber we are having a business wide party which I am happy to say I don’t have to organise! I am involved however, in the marketing team’s party. As an appreciation of all the hard work put in by the team it’s only fair to spoil them so if anyone has any McDonalds vouchers please forward them on.
As an experienced Christmas party attendee it is fair to say I have observed some behaviour that people would instantly regret. I can call upon personal experience which led to a self-imposed ban from all parties between 1992 and 1997.
Fortunately, help is at hand with some guidelines to help with the ‘do’s and don’ts’ of the Christmas party. If only the internet was around in 1992 to save a young, fresh-faced and vodka intolerant naïve admin assistant named Darren.
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