Potential downfalls of work parties
- Certain people feel excluded or feel obligated to attend.
- Work parties can be breeding grounds for gossiping, bickering, and other forms of drama.
- The question of alcohol is a big one that you will need to think about carefully if you plan to host a work party.
- A work party can be quite a hefty company expense.
- Allowing employees to bring their spouse or even entire family along can make the experience a lot more enjoyable and convenient for certain employees. But employees who do not have someone to bring along could feel very lonely. This will also add to the costs.
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