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‘Tis the season for the office Christmas party
12th December 2011. Posted by Sam Dowling. Trackback
So, the decorations are up, the German Market has rolled into town and the city centre is abuzz with frenzied shoppers carrying armfuls of presents – this can only mean one thing – Christmas is fast approaching and with it the office Christmas party.
Rewired kicked off its party season last Wednesday by co-hosting Christmas drinks with Kevin Breese at Harvey Nichols. The evening consisted of bubbly, canapés and a host of familiar faces, and was the perfect way to begin the season’s festivities.
It was really sad therefore to hear that many companies are looking at scrapping their Christmas dos this year and not necessarily just to save costs. Recent research has revealed that more than a million workers have taken time off in the past due to over indulging at their Christmas bash, leaving companies contemplating whether it’s worth it. This seems such a shame as yes, office parties can involve copious amounts of alcohol but as evidence suggests they can also be fantastic for team dynamics.
Obviously, the economy is also playing a part in these decisions but even a small, low-budget Christmas party could turn out to be a great investment. Research shows that giving staff the chance to socialise is fantastic for team spirit, bonding and can lead to more efficient working relationships. Rewired will be putting this to the test on Wednesday as we head off to test our vocal skills at a spot of team karaoke. I confess that this isn’t our first karaoke experience and doubt it will be the last!
So, as there are only officially 13 days left until the big day the only thing left for me to do is wish all you lovely people a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!