How to get through the office Christmas Party

What's the point of an office Christmas party? New figures show that 1 out of 5 people have a romantic encounter at one, but besides finding love, they can be team-bonding experiences, an opportunity to network, or just plain awkward. Freelance journalist Helen Nianias and former managing director Jackie Fast discuss how to navigate festive work events.

07 December 2017

5 minutes

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Woman's Hour—Office parties, Lilya Brik, The Fix: Women and Addiction

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