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Christmas | 7 of the most disastrous work Christmas parties EVER

7 of the most disastrous work Christmas parties EVER

A Friday in mid-December, which means many workers will today be attending their annual Christmas party – a chance to forget about work and enjoy relaxing with your colleagues.

And, research from 4Com has found that while more than a quarter (28%) of Brits claimed that they would prefer to attend a Christmas party or night out with family, nearly half (42%) admitted they’d rather cheers to the festive season with friends they’ve made in the workplace.

However, not all parties run as smoothly as you’d hope. HR Grapevine has collected some of the very worst Christmas party stories on the web to help you get into the festive spirit…

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