Back to Work… and Time to Think About the Christmas Do!

Now that the summer holidays are behind us and we’re settling back into work mode, it might feel a little early to be mentioning Christmas… but trust us, it’ll be here before we know it!

For many businesses, the festive season means team lunches, parties, and social events – a great chance to celebrate the year’s hard work and bring everyone together. But before you book the venue or start planning the prosecco, it’s worth taking a moment to think about how these events are organised.

Social events may happen outside the office, but they’re still work-related activities and that means your company policies and standards of conduct still apply. Things like alcohol consumption, inclusivity, accessibility, and appropriate behaviour all need to be carefully considered when planning.

That’s where we come in. We’ve put together a Social Events Policy designed to help you manage these occasions smoothly while keeping everyone safe, supported, and on the same page. It covers:

• Setting clear expectations around behaviour

• Alcohol and substance use at company events

• Inclusivity and accessibility considerations

• Your responsibilities as an employer

• How to handle issues if things don’t quite go to plan

  
  

It’s a great way to set expectations early and avoid any awkward surprises after the office party!

Christmas is all about celebrating, connecting, having fun and with the right planning, you can make sure it stays that way.

Contact us if you’d like a copy of the Social Events Policy or need advice on planning your company’s festive celebrations with HR in mind.