From Hollywood to HR | What Home Alone, Love Actually & more can teach us about HR

Who doesn’t enjoy watching a Christmas film, snuggled up next to the log fire whilst overindulging in a box of Celebrations (minus the Bountys, of course). Despite having seen them many times, your favourite Christmas classics are like a comfy pair of pyjamas… you just can’t wait to get them on.

But have you ever thought what these films could teach you about your business?

It might sound a little Bah Humbug, but even our favourite festive films throw up some employment conundrums, as Peninsula’s HR Advice & Consultancy Director, Kate Palmer, explains...

Nightmare Before Christmas

In this spooky classic, Jack Skellington swaps his role as Pumpkin King for something a little more festive. Despite his best intentions, Jack isn’t quite up for the role of Santa and, as a result, the whole of Halloween and Christmas town spirals into a world of trouble.