Being the first to leave — or overstaying your welcome It's best not to rush out the door at a corporate holiday party. Gottsman told BI that leaving too early can make it look like you're eager ...

If you are invited to the company holiday party, you should attend. While it's natural to consider declining an invitation, it's not considered proper etiquette to do so in a professional setting.

Behavioral research published by the APA reveals that people tend to exaggerate the negative social consequences of saying no to invitations.

1. Drinking too much Overindulging in alcohol is one of the most common mistakes people make at holiday parties. It might feel like the right time to let loose, especially if there’s an open bar ...

When declining an invitation for a work holiday party, many employees may think they need to explain to their employer why they won’t be able to make it. Jodi R.R. Smith, president and owner of ...

Love them or hate them, company holiday parties are back — in a toned-down kind of way. After more than two years of working in pajama bottoms and clinking glasses over Zoom, many office workers ...

Facebook parent Meta Platforms is one company sticking with a virtual event. In 2019, some 6,000 people attended the company's New York holiday bash, which was complete with a DJ and dancing. This ...