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Making Holiday Parties Work for You
Bob Weinstein is a journalist who covers technology, project management, the workplace and career development.
‘Tis the season to be merry. Whether you work for a small, medium or large organization, chances are there is going to be some kind of celebratory event. There are two absolute rules you should follow regarding these important events: The first is, show up; the second is, behave appropriately.
In this special holiday feature, we’ll look at these two critical commandments that ought to be followed to the letter.
Not showing up is rude
Even if you have another commitment, make it a point to show up for at least an hour, stresses Rich Gee, president of Rich Gee Coaching in Stamford, Conn. Gee works with managers and top executives in companies throughout the United States.
“Unless you have an iron-clad reason for not showing up --an emergency at home where you have to drop everything and run to, for example--make it a point to arrive within a half-hour of the scheduled time,” says Gee.
Management--your immediate supervisor and senior executives--expects all employees to attend holiday parties. “Your absence is conspicuous,” says Gee. “The first person who’ll notice that you’re missing is likely to be your boss.”
It’s not a business event
Management likes to see all employees getting together and having fun in a social setting. Like all organizational social …
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