http://www.independent.ie/business/irish/aib-and-boi-cancel-christmas-staff-parties-1937641.html
I have to say that this is something I don't really understand.
The 3% pay raise probably costs over €1000 p.a. for the average employee whilst a Christmas party could cost as little as €30-40 per head for a decent venue with a few drinks and some buffet food.
Do all principles of staff morale go out the window in a recession?
Most employees recognise that wage costs, etc need to be contained. Cancelling a christmas party is something that saves very little money and has a huge negative impact on staff morale.
I know it's illogical but I'd certainly feel more appreciated by an employer if pay rises were postponed but small occasional efforts, like having a christmas Party, were made to remind employees that their work is appreciated. This is espcially the case with all the negativity around at the moment.
I have to say that this is something I don't really understand.
The 3% pay raise probably costs over €1000 p.a. for the average employee whilst a Christmas party could cost as little as €30-40 per head for a decent venue with a few drinks and some buffet food.
Do all principles of staff morale go out the window in a recession?
Most employees recognise that wage costs, etc need to be contained. Cancelling a christmas party is something that saves very little money and has a huge negative impact on staff morale.
I know it's illogical but I'd certainly feel more appreciated by an employer if pay rises were postponed but small occasional efforts, like having a christmas Party, were made to remind employees that their work is appreciated. This is espcially the case with all the negativity around at the moment.