Article: Companies trim back holiday parties

Article: Okla. caterers hope economy doesn't crash holiday parties
THE JOURNAL RECORD;  November 4, 2008 ;     569 words ......Over the past 20 years, the number of holiday parties has always mirrored the health of...haven't received much drop-off in holiday parties. Aunt Pittypat's Catering in Oklahoma...about 20 percent of its business from holiday parties. Maggie Howell said they are relieved...

Article: As Economy Has Picked up, Employers Springing for Better Holiday Parties.
The Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, Florida) (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune Business News);  December 10, 2003 ;     700+ words ......of employers spending more money on holiday parties. Companies are starting to feel the...that companies are spending more on holiday parties compared with 2001 and 2002. In a...68 percent of companies are hosting holiday parties this year, compared with 64 percent...

Article: Despite the risks, more employers holding holiday parties; Some organizations go alcohol-free to avoid problems.(News)
Business Insurance;  December 18, 2006 ;     700+ words ...Byline: LOUISE ESOLA Employer-hosted holiday parties are on the upswing and businesses...percent of companies are sponsoring holiday parties this year, up from 55% in 2003. In...leave those concerns at the door when holiday parties arrive.'' For some time, Mr. Salzman...

Article: MANY COMPANIES CANCEL, TRIM HOLIDAY PARTIES THE RECESSION IS CAUSING COMPANIES TO HAVE SECOND THOUGHTS ABOUT THE ANNUAL GATHERING.(BUSINESS)
Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI);  December 18, 2008 ;     470 words ......increasing layoffs, many corporate holiday parties are being canceled or trimmed. With...industry decided to combine their holiday parties to save money in areas like the room...well: Fewer employers are scheduling holiday parties, while others are cutting the party...

Article: Corporate Holiday Parties Can Result in Costly Lawsuits Says Marsh, Inc.
PR Newswire;  December 9, 1999 ;     384 words ...STAMFORD, Conn., Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Holiday parties may result in costly lawsuits claims...committed by supervisory employees, and holiday parties are no exception. says Chris DiBona...taking the following steps to make sure holiday parties are enjoyable for all employees...

Article: After Two Low-Key Years, Holiday Parties Return at Richmond, Va., Companies.
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News;  December 19, 2003 ;     700+ words ......are right on target, he said. Holiday parties range from a 12-person event costing...been in the midst of a slump, but holiday parties have continued at the agency, he said. Like many holiday parties, the Martin Agency's had an open...

Article: Holiday parties boom nationwide.
Newsday (Melville, NY);  December 14, 2005 ;     659 words ......percentage of companies planning to sponsor holiday parties, this could be the best year for such...about anything that happens in these holiday parties can be prevented, said employment...employers plan to sponsor one or more holiday parties this year, compared with 79 percent...

Article: Wisconsin Paperboard Corp.(Brief Article)
Paperboard Packaging;  August 1, 2002 ;     13 words ...* Steve Carr is promoted to sales manager of Wisconsin Paperboard Corp., Milwaukee.

Article: Revised holiday plans. (Heads up).(business reconsider holiday parties)(Brief Article)
Seafood Business;  December 1, 2001 ;     67 words ......business is OK, reports the Wall Street Journal. Battalia Winston International tracks holiday parties as a sign of economic times: During the early-1990s recession, 52 percent of companies threw holiday parties; 92 percent partied in the mid-1990s.

Article: JURORS CAN FORGET HOLIDAY PARTIES.(Local)
Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO);  December 12, 1997 ;     161 words ......Rocky Mountain News Staff Writer First Law and Order. Now holiday parties. What's next? Working late on Christmas Eve? Jurors in the...them from schmoozing with their co-workers. That means no holiday parties. Their colleagues, Matsch reasoned, might be tempted to...

Article: Not-So-Merry Holiday Parties
Lancaster New Era Lancaster, PA;  December 30, 2008 ;     190 words ......fuels a number of "bad behaviors" at workplace and family holiday parties, according to a new study commissioned by the nonprofit...According to the 81 percent of respondents who attend work holiday parties, these events can be a hotbed for alcohol-induced behavior...

Article: Holiday parties losing their cheer
Indianapolis Business Journal;  December 1, 1997 ;     700+ words ......Scrooge. I tell them employer-sponsored holiday parties and alcohol don't mix." A growing...advice. Some have dropped after-hours holiday parties altogether, but many more are limiting...say there's still a big business in holiday parties, and most are booked full between...

Article: Company Holiday Parties: A Breeding Ground for Sexual Harassment.
PR Newswire;  December 3, 2002 ;     700+ words ......incidents of sexual harassment at holiday parties. Employees are generally less careful...Short Hills, New Jersey. As such, holiday parties can be a breeding ground for sexual...employers for sexual harassment because holiday parties are considered to be an extension...

Article: The Office Party Is Over? Poll By FreshDirect & BizBash Reports That More Than 65 Percent of New York Businesses Are Eliminating or Scaling Back Their Holiday Parties.
Science Letter;  December 16, 2008 ;     222 words ......having a profound effect on corporate holiday parties during this holiday season. The survey...finances more closely than ever and that holiday parties are one of the first areas to get...managers are realizing the importance of holiday parties to keep employees motivated and in...