Provide Food<\/h3>\n
If there is alcohol being served at the company holiday party, food must also be served. While a full-service dinner is certainly not required, ample appetizers should be passed through the duration of alcohol service so that partygoers are not drinking on empty stomachs.<\/p>\n
Use Professionals<\/h3>\n
Professional bartenders and servers who have the appropriate qualifications are trained to discern situations that may end up with unfavorable consequences for all concerned. Let\u2019s say an attendee is inebriated or a minor is attempting to access alcohol. Each situation could have potentially negative ramifications, both for the individual involved and for the company. A professional is skilled in dealing with such situations with tact and legal appropriateness.<\/p>\n
Keep It Balanced<\/h3>\n
If the company party is being held during the evening and it is larger in scale, it\u2019s a great idea to provide the employees with something to eat a few hours before they leave the event. Nothing big mind you, just enough to give them a focus point other than the bar and to get something else in their stomachs besides alcohol. Many people unconsciously hold a drink while at an event – eating gives them something else to do with their hands.<\/p>\n
Close Down Early<\/h3>\n
There\u2019s no need to keep the bar open until the last man is standing. Announce last call one hour before your event is set to come to a close. At this point, it will not interfere with anyone\u2019s enjoyment of the festivities and shows their safety is paramount. This gives a buffer period for those who may have indulged too much.<\/p>\n
Review Insurance<\/h3>\n
Examine your company\u2019s insurances<\/a> to discover whether your policy allows for the service of alcohol at company events or whether you will need to take out an insurance rider for the occasion.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a good practice to hold the company party somewhere other than at the place of business and during hours for which employees are usually paid. Also, consider having a daytime event. Rather than a Friday night holiday work party, a late lunch during a Saturday afternoon could be an option. While this won\u2019t exempt a company from liability, it will help to mitigate problematic situations resulting from alcohol intake.<\/p>\n Designate particular people to keep an eye out for employees who may have overindulged. These people can be responsible for ensuring the safe transport of these employees back to their homes. This is easily done by ensuring cabs are available outside the event or even providing a free shuttle service for employees.<\/p>\n Research federal and state laws regarding a company\u2019s liability<\/a> when it comes to the alcohol consumption of its employees.<\/p>\n Alcohol service is a normal part of a celebration in our society. With a few wise and imaginative choices, it can enhance, rather than detract, from the holiday festivities.<\/p>\n As with any other aspect of event planning, it is the amount of advance preparation<\/a> and establishment of safeguards that will determine its success.<\/p>\nTime and Place<\/h3>\n
Planning Committee<\/h3>\n
Check The Law<\/h3>\n
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