Christmas party disciplinary action
Dec 03 2009
Behaviour at office Christmas parties could lead to disciplinary action
Over indulging at the office Christmas party could lead to a somber new year, as one in ten staff say they know of someone who has been disciplined or dismissed for inappropriate behaviour.
According to a survey from the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD), 46 per cent say disciplinary action had been taken for unorthodox use of the office photocopier, amorous activity on company premises or insulting the boss.
Ben Willmott, senior public policy adviser at the CIPD, says: ‘People should feel able to relax and let their hair down, however it is a good idea for employers to remind their staff that inappropriate behaviour could land them in serious trouble and even lead to them losing their job in the case of serious misconduct.
‘In the current economic environment, with people under increasing pressure at work, there is an added risk that people will drink too much, let off steam and do something they might regret in the sober light of the next morning.’
Of the 2,000 staff surveyed, 29 per cent said action had been take for fighting, 17 per cent for sexual harassment and 12 per cent for bullying.
In a recent survey from staff well-being company Water Wellpoint, 72 per cent of employees said they are currently working beyond their contracted hours.
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