{"id":13342,"date":"2012-08-16T14:37:54","date_gmt":"2012-08-16T18:37:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/2012\/08\/business-report-miller-1212.html"},"modified":"2017-11-08T11:13:55","modified_gmt":"2017-11-08T16:13:55","slug":"business-report-miller-1212","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/2012\/08\/business-report-miller-1212\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Report: Keep Your Company Holiday Party Jolly"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"img-left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"rosemiller-hs(color).jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2013\/08\/rosemiller-hs28color29.jpg\" width=\"125\" height=\"152\" class=\"aligncenter\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"img-caption\">\n<\/div>\n<p><em>Rose Miller of Pinnacle Human Resources LLC, Albany.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>By Rose Miller<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s that time of the year, when companies are beginning to plan for their company holiday parties.<\/p>\n<p>Employers recognize that holiday parties or some sort of end-of-year celebrations are a good way to foster employee morale, provide networking opportunities and involve the employee&#8217;s spouse or significant other with the organization.<br \/>\nThe fact is, workplace holiday celebrations in general are primed for potential problems. While the intent might be good, it&#8217;s a potential minefield requiring some planning and forethought.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some tips so that your holiday party does not turn out to be a scene from the TV show &#8220;The Office.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Give a few people the responsibility of keeping an eye on things, just in case anyone misbehaves.<\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Put emphasis on activities rather than drinking. It doesn&#8217;t have to be all about the bar if you include activities like dancing, awards, raffles or karaoke.<\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Consider an alcohol-free party. There&#8217;s nothing wrong with a fancy coffee bar party or ice cream socials.<\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Limit the amount of alcohol by issuing ticket stubs or having the last-call one hour before the party ends.<\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 If the party results in any kind of compliant, treat the compliant like you would on a normal workday. The party is an extension of the workplace and the employer needs to address the problem immediately.<\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Embrace and celebrate diversity. Try not to link the party to a religious holiday.<\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Choose the venue wisely, avoiding a location that might be seen as sexist, for example.<\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Include spouses and significant others in the invitation.<\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Review liability insurance issues; most don&#8217;t cover alcohol-related incidents.<\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Don&#8217;t hang mistletoe at a company function.<\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Check the play list so it&#8217;s work-appropriate. Songs such as &#8220;Baby Got Back&#8221; might not be the best choice for a company party.<\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Remind managers that they are on duty.<\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Remind employees of the company&#8217;s policies on discrimination and harassment. \u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Refrain from company-sponsored pre-parties and post-parties.<\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Hire a taxi service or provide other alternative transportation for persons who have too much to drink.<\/p>\n<p>Employers see holiday parties as a way to recognize employees&#8217; hard work at the end of the year.<\/p>\n<p>This recognition is especially important in tough economic times. With the right amount of planning your holiday party can boost morale without putting your company at risk.<\/p>\n<p>With the right amount of planning, your holiday party can indeed remain jolly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> Rose Miller of Pinnacle Human Resources LLC, Albany.By Rose Miller It&#8217;s that time of the year, when companies are beginning to plan for their company holiday parties. 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