4 tips to avoid Workplace Christmas Party regrets

Christmas is almost here, which means many workplace’s are planning Christmas parties to celebrate the festive season and recognise the hard work of employees over the last year.

If you have planned or are in the middle of planning your workplace Christmas celebration, some consideration should be given to ensuring alcohol is supplied and consumed responsibly. No one wants a great party to be tainted by inappropriate behaviour or injury, and there is a need to minimise risks to the business.

Below are four simple strategies to keep in mind before your Christmas party takes place and to ensure your celebrations only create happy memories:

• Ahead of your Christmas party remind workers about drinking responsibly and to arrange alternative transport if drinking
• Ensure an acceptable standard of behaviour is set and promoted before the party – plus circulate business policies. This should include no tolerance of sexual harassment, bullying, drunken behaviour, and drink driving
• Ensure there are plenty of non-alcoholic alternatives and water available for workers
• Start the food service at the beginning of the celebrations and ensure plenty of food is available throughout the celebration

A little planning should ensure you and your workers have a great time and there are no red faces when you come back to work in 2023.

Our Business Advice Hotline is only a phone call away over the Christmas and New Year period to answer any questions you may have before or after your Christmas party, call us on (08) 8300 0000 (select option 1)

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