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How to navigate holiday party invitations? Pattie Hunt Sinacole shares some recommendations
12 Dec 2022

How to navigate holiday party invitations? Pattie Hunt Sinacole shares some recommendations

by Madeleine Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: In December, my office has a virtual party to celebrate year-end and the holidays.  In January, my manager has asked us to visit the Boston office on a Friday evening, enjoy some light appetizers and drinks.  We have also … Continued

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Tips for a safe holiday party
29 Nov 2021

Tips for a safe holiday party

by Madeleine Ritterbusch | posted in: COVID-19, Job Doc Blog | 0

Q:  We are planning a year-end holiday party.  Because of COVID, we are planning to have it outside pm a heated outdoor patio, next to our building.  Do you have any recommendations for a successful event? A: Every year company … Continued

COVID-19, holiday party, holidays, job doc blog, office etiquette
Holiday celebrations in a COVID-19 world
9 Nov 2020

Holiday celebrations in a COVID-19 world

by Madeleine Ritterbusch | posted in: COVID-19, Job Doc Blog | 0

Q:  Every year, my company has a year-end holiday party.  Often times, it is at a restaurant or a hotel.  The company springs for dinner and a few drinks.  This year though, with COVID, we are struggling to find ways … Continued

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Holiday party — avoiding a bacchanalian
21 Oct 2019

Holiday party — avoiding a bacchanalian

by Ethan Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q:  We are planning a year-end company event.  Before I joined this company many years ago, we had some problems with alcohol-fueled behavior at several company outings.  I am concerned since I am now planning these events.  I will catch … Continued

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Holiday party guidelines
24 Dec 2018

Holiday party guidelines

by Ethan Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: Holiday parties are typically events that I avoid.  Our company typically holds one in January to increase attendance. I am socially awkward but I feel pressured to go.  It means a lot to our senior leadership to “see the … Continued

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Throwing a safe holiday party at work
20 Nov 2017

Throwing a safe holiday party at work

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q:  I am in the person at my company, who plans our holiday party.  Last year, we had a company party and there were a few people who became intoxicated and ruined the party for many of us.  I worry … Continued

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Guidelines for work-related social events
31 Oct 2016

Guidelines for work-related social events

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog, Uncategorized | 0

Q:  Recently, we had a summer outing where all employees were invited to a beachside cookout and bonfire.  Most of our employees and family members had a great time.  There were a few employees and guests who, in my opinion, … Continued

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Holidays to celebrate…. just ask
14 Mar 2016

Holidays to celebrate…. just ask

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog, Uncategorized | 0

Q: I am a new manager. I have a very diverse team. Some are young, some are not young. Some are of different races and religions. I have no idea what we should be celebrating and what we shouldn’t. How … Continued

holiday party, office issues
What’s a CEO to do when holiday party guests drink too much?
8 Feb 2016

What’s a CEO to do when holiday party guests drink too much?

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog, Uncategorized | 0

Q: We had a holiday party where several employees probably had too much to drink. Their guests were worse. The guests did not think the rules applied to them because they were not employees. As the CEO of a small … Continued

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Holiday party with potentially new rules
7 Dec 2015

Holiday party with potentially new rules

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog, Uncategorized | 0

Q: Our holiday party is soon approaching. We have just been acquired by a larger company. Our past holiday parties have been pretty subdued with each employee bringing in their special favorite dish and then the company picking up the … Continued

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