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Feature|Articles|December 30, 2024 (Updated: December 30, 2024)
Practice tip of the week: Managing office holiday party risk
Author(s)Keith A. Reynolds
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With all the useful information available on Physicians Practice, it is easy to become overwhelmed.
With this in mind, the tip of the week is a chance to reflect on some of the wisdom found all across the site. In this November 2021 story on managing the risks of hosting an employee holiday party,
- It’s optional, make that clear and don’t penalize, formally or otherwise, those who do not choose to participate.
- Regardless of whether it’s live or virtual, make it inclusive of all faiths, physical abilities, and other individual sensitivities.
- Make expected standards of professional dress, conduct, speech, and behavior clear. They should match the standards enforced in your office during business hours.
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