So, it's almost December. That time of year where everyone's thoughts begin to turn towards the 25th of December and all the Christmas celebrations leading up to it. The office Christmas party is the regular event of the year for workers across the UK, but are you looking forward to it? And more importantly are your employees?
The latest research from recruitment firm Monster, shows that 66% of staff do not look forward to office Christmas parties and would prefer to spend time with friends or family. The most reluctant of countries surveyed was the Netherlands with 91% of them dreading their work Christmas party.
Elsewhere in the research, when given the choice of a Christmas party, a festive bonus, shopping vouchers or extra holiday, only 3% chose the party. So with only 5 weeks to go until Christmas, it's already bah humbug to the humble office Xmas party.
Secret Santa anyone?
