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Ah, the office holiday party. Some employees love the opportunity to celebrate—or view it as a chance to gather intel from coworkers and debrief on office politics. But for some workers, the year-end celebration can be a dreaded annual requirement. Perhaps you’re a remote employee who would rather get a gift card in lieu of an awkward virtual gathering, or maybe you’re just confused about how to dress for the occasion.
Holiday parties have slowly made a comeback since they were put on hold at the height of the pandemic, but they’ve also transformed in that time. Gone are the days of lavish, multimillion-dollar parties, especially amid ongoing layoffs in industries like tech. Many companies now have to navigate ringing in the holidays with far-flung employees—while those with strict return-to-office policies might be looking to curry favor with disgruntled employees.
Whatever you have planned, here are a few things to keep in mind as you put the final touches on your company’s holiday party this year.
Fonte Fast Company
