SPREADING CHEER WITHOUT FEAR
Holiday parties can be a great way to show a hard-working staff your appreciation and have some fun after a year of hard work. They also can lead to injury, lawsuits, and insults if not planned properly. Here are some tips and advice to make company parties memorable for the right reasons. BY TONYA VINAS
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aucous holiday parties went out of style in corporate America about the same time last call was announced for three-martini lunches. These days, when we do still hear of party-gone-bad behavior, it’s often at small and midsize companies, where yearend parties are seen by many as a reward for the rigors and rituals of working hard side-by-side with a small group of people. Sometimes, though, things get so out of hand that the fun is ruined, and only bad memories remain.
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“Unfortunately, I have seen company Christmas parties that got out of control,” said Ron Smith an HVACR Business editorial adviser and owner of several hvacr businesses. “When that happens, it is not a good experience for the co-workers and their families, as well as the company. Christmas parties should be carefully planned and controlled.”
HVACR BUSINESS DECEMBER 2021
“Unfortunately, I have seen company Christmas parties that got out of control,” said Ron Smith an HVACR Business editorial adviser and owner of several hvacr businesses. “When that happens, it is not a good experience for the coworkers and their families, as well as the company. Christmas parties should be carefully planned and controlled.” If planning a holiday party, company owners and managers should carefully consider and have purposeful plans for the following:
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