Around one in 8 (13%) people who have attended a work Christmas party admit kissing a colleague, according to new polling published by the TUC today (Friday).
The poll, carried out for the TUC by Opinium, also reveals that:
The light-hearted polling is released as the TUC publishes its top tips for a fuss-free festive bash.
Advice for employers
Many workers look forward to their Christmas party as a chance to relax and unwind over a few drinks with their colleagues. But every year, trade union reps around the UK hear of problems at Christmas parties that could have been avoided with a little more planning in advance.
To make sure the Christmas party goes as smoothly as possible, the TUC has the following advice for bosses:
Advice for staff
Staff also have a big part to play in ensuring Christmas festivities are remembered for all the right reasons, and the TUC suggests that workers:
TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said: “The annual Christmas party is a great way to unwind and celebrate a hard year’s work.
“But workers and bosses should remember that they are still in a work setting. Nobody wants to offend another member of staff or make a fool of themselves in front of colleagues. Or worse do something that might get them sacked just before Christmas.
“I hope everyone uses their common sense and has a happy, friendly and safe evening – and a great Christmas and New Year.”
ENDS
Notes to Editors:
- Opinium Research polled 2,000 nationally representative UK adults aged 18+ between 25-28 November 2016.
- All TUC press releases can be found at tuc.org.uk/media
- TUC Press Office on Twitter: @tucnews
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