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Podcast: The Labor and Employment Podcast
Episode: Jingle All the Way to January: Holiday Season Must-dos for Employers, Part 1
Description: Welcome back, Rosemary! In this episode, Lee and Rosemary take their usual no-nonsense approach to the sometimes-fraught topic of the office holiday party. The conversation encompasses essential considerations for employers, like inclusivity, alternatives to traditional parties, dress codes, and tactics to manage alcohol consumption. Using the Six Ps Rule (“prior proper planning prevents poor performance”), the conversation highlights the importance of maintaining workplace standards during holiday celebrations and shares cautionary tales of past holiday party mishaps. The episode concludes with final thoughts on how to ensure a successful and safe holiday party experience for all employees.