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6 Top Tips: How to Survive the Festive ‘Silly’ Season

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Who can forget the stories about last years 'silly' season misadventures. And here we go again the season is upon us.

Do you want to avoid such mishaps? 

Read our Tips! How to survive and enjoy the festivities without embarrassing yourself or others! 

It starts by being wise, remembering what is in good taste, that ‘normal’ standards of behaviour still apply and by doing everything in moderation you can make it a happy memorable time.  Adopt these principles at all functions, whether under the mistletoe or on the dance floor, or at the ‘free’ bar.

Social gatherings, get togethers with family, friends or in the Workplace following these words of wisdom will help keep you and your colleagues in a merry but safe place. Have fun, celebrate without regret, remorse or loss of reputation.

6 Top Tips: 

  1. Set the scene and mood by taking responsibility for your actions and words. 
  1. Avoid starting the occasion with early alcoholic ‘shots’ and over embracing the party spirit. That can take you on a path of self-destruction.
  1. When mingling keep the conversation light and steer clear of bad mouthing the boss, starting rumours or spreading gossip.
  1. Keep office politics out of it, this is not the time to air your grievances.
  1. Don’t risk offending or embarrassing colleagues with lewd jokes and risqué ‘Santa’ gifts, they are a no no! 
  1. Have an exit plan so you can leave when you want and on your own terms.

These are some simple steps that if followed, long after the party is over and decorations are taken down your reputation will still be intact.

If you are an Employer as we embrace the fun festivities of Christmas celebrations are you ready, ready for what can be a very silly season for some.

Records show that the silly season is a time of increased risk of health and safety misadventure caused by alcohol and recreational drug indulgence, too many ‘party’ late nights, and resulting fatigue that can affect performance and behaviour. Not to mention reputational damage, broken relationships and collateral damage. 

Now is the time to prepare and act to help prevent the silly season becoming a headache or hangover!

In relation to your Staff, start planning now on how to ‘best’ manage this season so that everyone gets to enjoy the occasion. Do this by developing strategies, policy and clear guidelines concerning attendance, behaviour and general ‘frivolity’ during this coming season.

Check out my BLOG, Silly Season Festivities - A Guide for Employers. 

8 Top Tips for Staff management during the ‘Silly Season’