The holiday season is upon us, and what a better way to celebrate with a spectacular office Christmas party! An opportunity to reward and engage with your workforce.

If not managed carefully, your employees can also be the cause of significant issues. We must remember that Companies have a duty of care to all of it’s employees, and that they should consider a Christmas party as an extension to the working environment.

Tips for a successful office party

• Remind your employees of your Company conduct and behaviour policy.
• Any incidents are subject to the same investigation and disciplinary procedure as if occurred during working hours.
• The Company adopts a strong approach to maintaining its bullying & harassment policy.

“HR4Consulting are here to support you throughout the festive season”.

If you require guidance, a memo to your staff, behaviour at work social events policy, bullying & harassment policy or an employee code of conduct policy, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Post Christmas party!

Staff are encouraged to have a good time, but if any of your employees have displayed poor behaviour towards their colleagues or the general public during the party, organisation’s can be vicariously liable for any actions committed.

“Case Law,” Bellman v Northampton Recruitment Limited, an example of an organisation liable for the actions of a manager while celebrating with colleagues at a work Christmas party.

If you require support in managing any conduct or action, please contact www.hr4consulting.co.uk