Lucy Adams
December 14, 2022
Reading time: 3 minutes
Share this post:

In accordance with the company’s Yuletide Festivity policy, no paper chains, tinsel, bunting, streamers, banners or balloons are to be used within the office environment at any time without a completed risk assessment. 

All ‘Christmas Cakes’, ‘Yule Logs’ and ‘Mince Pies’ and must be tested for allergens and a CC (Certified Cake) notice issued. N.B. Any cake without a CC notice will be removed from the premises and destroyed in a controlled explosion.

The workplace dress code does not permit wearing a padded red suit at any time. Should any visitor get stuck in a chimney please inform facilities management. Sleighs should only park in visitor car park D otherwise they will be clamped. All elf activity must be reported under our modern slavery policy.

Music licensing law does not permit the singing of ‘We wish you a merry Christmas’ (or other carols on the black list) on the premises. 

Any Christmas gifts must be registered with the anti-bribery department and be opened by security beforehand. Wrapping paper may be used but, due to the risk of paper cuts when unwrapping, safety gloves must be worn. 

Phrases used in seasonal printed materials (Christmas cards)  e.g. ‘We wish you a merry Christmas’ must be accompanied by an enclosed printed caveat that these statements are purely those of the individual and do not represent the views of HR/the company.

Thank you for your cooperation. HR wishes you a Merry Christmas*.

*Please note these ‘wishes’ are not legally binding and HR in no way guarantees any employee a  ‘Merry Christmas’. 

Get even more Disruptive HR content and join our Club – the go-to place for people who want to change HR!

Recent Posts

Blog

A look into our One Day Programmes!

November 8, 2023

It’s not often that you leave a working day full of energy, inspiration, and hope. Well, that’s what happened at our recent One Day Programme in London.

Blog

Why traditional performance management doesn’t work!

September 19, 2023

Annual objectives, once a year feedback and a rating. These traditional performance management tools belong to another era.

Blog

How to change our thinking in HR

August 14, 2023

Creating the head space to re-think your approach to HR can be hard. This blog provides some tips on changing our thinking in HR.