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Holiday Season at the Workplace: Adjusting to Economic Uncertainty
It probably won't come as a surprise that many employers are canceling holiday celebrations this year due to the current state of the economy. In many workplaces, once-upon-a-time luxuries such as open bars and elaborate entertainment acts are now a thing of the past.
While it is not unreasonable for companies to become a bit more conservative this year, it is still important that workplace morale still exist.
In many situations, perception is just as important as reality. The same goes for a company's year-end celebrations. As a member of the working world, you likely aren't living in a bubble, immune to the realities of our uncertain economic times. I encourage you all celebrate the holidays this year in a more modest fashion.
While the holiday party decisions made by your employer aren't in your control, here are a few things you can do as an employee to ensure this holiday season is just as festive as ever:
- Substitute sit-down dinners with your colleagues for lunch or light appetizers
- Instead of hiring outside caterers, prepare the food internally
- Stick to beer and wine versus an open bar
- Distribute hand-made cards and small gifts
- Instead of giving out individual gifts, participate in a White Elephant gift exchange
- Pool the office together to do an in-house talent show versus hiring outside entertainment
Posted by Cheryl Hilpert on November 20, 2008 at 9:53 AM
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