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How to keep your startup’s end of year party safe and merry for all
- A survey by Male Allies UK has found that nearly 50% of women have considered not attending their workplace Christmas party due to safety, poor behaviour or harassment fears.
- While larger firms have resources to address negative issues arising from EOY parties, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) face similar obligations to ensure employee safety and well-being and the same legal and ethical considerations outside of work hours.
- Grapevine, a nonprofit advocating for safer workplaces, suggests measures to foster inclusivity, ensure leadership communicates expectations, and provide safe transport options beyond the event.
- Start-ups should prepare meticulous planning and clear communication about expectations and policies, and consider, food and beverage options for those with dietary requirements, and activities, they also need to enable key leaders to set the tone for the event.
- Create a clear and visible way for employees to report incidents of harassment, discrimination, or bullying using a QR code which can be displayed in event rooms and toilets and make sure everyone knows to find the information.
- During the event, providing a quiet space, in which quieter employees can recharge, is recommended.
- Post-event, check-in and show employees their feedback and experiences matter by sending a quick survey and act on any productive feedback; it also presents an opportunity to enhance future events or the culture of the workplace.
- This is the perfect time to improve your workplace culture with policies, practices, and a commitment to listening and action that will cultivate trust over time with the employees, who want to voice concerns and are confident you will take them seriously.
- In summary, the safer and more inclusive an event, the merrier the future for a start-up, the team and the business overall.
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