Company holiday parties are falling out of fashion - Axios
23 hours ago · Why it matters: The traditional corporate holiday bash is falling out of fashion as younger workers opt for more meaningful and activity-filled, less alcohol-saturated festivities. By the numbers: The share of companies hosting any kind of holiday party has been declining for ages. In 2007, 90% of firms said they were hosting one, according to ...
64% of workers say Bah! Humbug! to company holiday parties
4 days ago · Most employees (69%) want a bonus instead of a holiday party. As wages have mostly failed to keep up with inflation, and many companies have made visible efforts to cut costs, it’s likely in bad taste to host an over-the-top holiday party in the name of culture if layoffs, minimal raises or budget cuts have recently been implemented.
Company Holiday Parties Are Coming Back. That's Good News for …
6 days ago · Office holiday parties are back — and that's good news for Gen Z Once upon a time, corporate bosses, associates, and interns alike would set aside their different titles and gather each December ...
Why office holiday parties are making a comeback this year
Nov 19, 2024 · About 1 in 5 (21%) of employees only attend the holiday party for the food and leave after eating, with Gen Z (26%) being most likely to leave the party right after eating.
Boston mayor defends "Electeds of Color Holiday Party" decision | AP News
Dec 14, 2023 · BOSTON (AP) — Boston’s first Asian American mayor, Michelle Wu, is defending her decision to host a holiday party for elected officials of color. Wu said the “Electeds of Color Holiday Party” held on Wednesday has been a fixture in Boston politics for more than a decade without any complaints.
Boston holiday party furor reflects growing anti-DEI sentiment - USA TODAY
Dec 15, 2023 · A mistake involving an invitation to an annual holiday party for elected officials of color in Massachusetts sparked controversy this week, a dustup some say reflects growing nationwide...
Company holiday parties are back -- but with some restraint - AP News
Dec 14, 2022 · Company holiday parties are making a comeback. A survey of 252 U.S.-based companies by hiring firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas finds that more than 57% of companies are planning an in-person holiday party this year.
Boston mayor defends hosting 'Electeds of Color Holiday Party' …
Dec 14, 2023 · Boston Mayor Michelle Wu defended a Wednesday holiday party for elected officials of color after an invitation was accidentally sent to the entire City Council, the NBC News affiliate NBC...
Did the Grinch Come for the Office Holiday Party?
Dec 17, 2023 · Since remote work emptied out offices, and after years of holiday plans overturned by Covid, companies have been rethinking their festivities. For some, boozy nighttime parties are out; in...
Boston mayor says 'political motive' drove 'electeds of color' holiday ...
Dec 19, 2023 · Boston Mayor Michelle Wu continued to defend her decision to hold an exclusive “Electeds of Color” holiday party, saying that the way the invite was “leaked” and coverage by the national...