Great Britain: the poisoned gift of Christmas parties

A few days before the Christmas holiday period, the media and consulting companies are issuing warnings to the employers to avoid a "hangover" after the firm's Christmas party. Due to alcohol, some people tend to cross the border-line in terms of sexual misconduct. Others talk more than usual, and say things that lead to arguments or even fights. (Ref 061197)
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A common practice which can prove to be a true time bomb. « Because these parties frequently lead to heavy flirts and advances, employees are less and less ready to accept displaced behaviours, according to the Guardian. And indeed, employers are more and more afraid of complaints for harassment or discrimination, or even for intoxication, following these parties (to such an extent that 9 in 10 would have planned to cancel the party, according to a study conducted by Croner). Employers remain r

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