{"id":3172,"date":"2020-12-14T16:53:32","date_gmt":"2020-12-14T22:53:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.employco.com\/blog\/?p=3172"},"modified":"2020-12-14T16:54:37","modified_gmt":"2020-12-14T22:54:37","slug":"hr-newsletter-workplace-virtual-holiday-parties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.employco.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/14\/hr-newsletter-workplace-virtual-holiday-parties\/","title":{"rendered":"HR Newsletter: Workplace Virtual Holiday Parties"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.employco.com\/images\/newsletter\/HR\/Blog\/December20_Virtual-Holiday-Parties.jpg\" alt=\"Virtual Holiday Parties\" width=\"1200\" height=\"545\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At the end of the year, workplace holiday celebrations are experiences that many employees look forward to. However, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many organizations are evaluating how to engage employees safely this holiday season. Leaders find themselves tasked with deciding whether they should cancel or postpone celebrations, or offer an amended version that prioritizes safety\u2014with many choosing to offer a virtual holiday party.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Considerations for Employers<\/strong> &#8211; Holiday celebrations can positively impact employee engagement, but benefits should be weighed against other factors such as financial costs and concerns over safety. For employers choosing to offer a celebration, an event can be comprised of a variety of activities\u2014with many options that can take place virtually.\u00a0 These include a:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Secret Santa gift exchange<\/li>\n<li>Virtual mixer<\/li>\n<li>Gingerbread house contest<\/li>\n<li>Ugly sweater contest<\/li>\n<li>Holiday karaoke<\/li>\n<li>Online escape room<\/li>\n<li>Trivia contest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>When hosting a holiday event, employers should make sure to follow best practices, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keeping attendance optional<\/li>\n<li>Keeping events general rather than religious celebrations<\/li>\n<li>Ensuring employees are aware of policies and expected behaviors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are a variety of ways that leaders can recognize employees this holiday season, and employers should consider which initiatives are appropriate for their workplace.<\/p>\n<p>Looking for further discussion on this topic? You can click here to listen to Employco&#8217;s latest podcast, &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.employco.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/14\/podcast-virtual-holiday-parties-and-employer-responsibilities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Virtual Holiday Parties and Employer Responsibilities<\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.employco.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/14\/podcast-virtual-holiday-parties-and-employer-responsibilities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.employco.com\/images\/blog\/Blog_Podcast_Virtual-Holiday-Parties.jpg\" alt=\"Podcast: Virtual Holiday Parties and Employer Responsibilities\" width=\"501\" height=\"262\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For additional employee engagement resources, <a href=\"mailto:jeisenhut@employco.com\">contact us<\/a> today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At the end of the year, workplace holiday celebrations are experiences that many employees look forward to. 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