Many US companies scale back the annual office holiday party
As holiday party time arrives, human resources executives across the country are taking a hard look
By Giovanni Bruno
The growing number of noteworthy sexual harassment allegations is affecting holidays in the workplace.
As office holiday party time arrives, human resources executives across the US are scaling back on parties, according to survey released Tuesday by global outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.
“It’s very possible the results we’re seeing are due to news reports of sexual harassment and assault at work. The company party is a way for employers to celebrate the accomplishments of their workers. It should boost morale and let workers know they are valued. It should not put anyone in an uncomfortable situation,” said Challenger.