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It cetrainly doesn't equate to "most", and I'd argue that in this day and age of lawsuits most co's forgo the parties entirely.
I just reviewed my own comments, and I don't see the word "most" in any of them. As for skipping the parties, you are probably correct. A big part of the reason is liability if some fool gets drunk on company time and kills someone driving home.
All company sponsored social events, particularly the ones that supply free alcohol, have virtually no upside and all manner of downside. Just based on common sense, companies shouldn't have them. If I ran Mega_Corp_01, I would simply close the office at noon on specific days and via email wish everyone well, have fun, thanks for being cool employees, etc. Easier, cheaper, less risk to me and every last one of them, etc.
Every company that has company paid functions that involve alcohol have always had some story come out that lives in infamy for years, and often results in someone being fired, quitting, or at the very least bad optics and lower morale in the workplace.
So have a drink or two, not ten, and wear normal clothes. Do not grope anyone or make lewd remarks. Be nice and wish everyone a happy holiday with their families.
So, a bitter miserable woman, wants to think for others. So, they too are miserable.
Misery loves company.
Nah, that's the writer's perspective, but it's not the only reason holiday parties, whether or not they are work-related, are a nightmare. Free-flowing alcohol is a real problem, and one that can have lasting consequences for both the perpetrator of bad behavior and the hosting organization. I'm all for having a bit of fun, but watching people stumble around, talking way too loud and making complete idiots of themselves, is simply not enjoyable for me and many others. There are always a few bad apples who don't know when to quit, and they ruin it for the rest of us. Vox is smart to limit the drinking at its holiday party, and other companies should follow suit.
Actually, I said nothing at all about sexual harassment, and was speaking of my dislike of office parties in general. My main reason for disliking them is that I am not a big fan of forced jollity, and would prefer to choose my own social events.
As to mandatory attendance, I know because I have worked for companies that had such a policy, and I am sure I'm not the only one. You can believe me or not - I really don't care - and no, I am not going to name the companies involved.
stop it. the damn thread is about sexual harassment at office xmas parties. maybe you can't stay on topic but i can.
The whole article was a POS, especially when she tried to link in Kavanaugh for extra click-bait.
Maybe she is worried that women assaulted at the company Christmas party would not be able to remember where or when it happened?
Whiney whiney article with nothing but thinly veiled politics at it's core.
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