"'Okay, so the positive one was many, many years ago I was working at a company and what they did was they actually had it during the day and they did it like some sort of a retreat of sorts. So you actually had spaces indoors and outdoors and everybody could do whatever it is that they wanted to. No alcohol was around, which made it way more inclusive and a little bit better. So that was a really good one.'"
"'Tis the season to be jolly. Just not too jolly-atleast not at the company holiday party. 'Ambulances had to be called, it was a whole thing,' Dani Herrera, a talent culture and DEI consultant, said of a situation in which an employee had a little too much to drink at a holiday party. 'That person fell down the stairs and, I think, broke a leg or something like that. Not great, friend.'"
Company holiday events can succeed when held during the day with indoor and outdoor spaces and no alcohol, increasing inclusivity. Alcohol-fueled parties risk serious incidents, including intoxication, falls, harassment, and injuries that may require emergency services. HR should schedule events on Fridays or Thursdays to allow flexible next-day arrangements and reduce midweek disruption. Preparations should include clear alcohol policies, plans for handling intoxicated employees, safety measures for venues, and protocols for addressing harassment or medical emergencies. Prioritizing accessibility and safety reduces liability and fosters a more inclusive, responsible workplace celebration environment.
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