Season's meetings | What HR leaders can learn from Christmas films (2025 edition)

’Tis the season for mince pies, awkward Secret Santa gifts, and curling up with festive favourites on the sofa. But if you look past the tinsel and snow, Christmas films are full of workplace wisdom. From managing misfits to avoiding full-blown holiday meltdowns, these classics offer surprisingly sharp lessons for people leaders.

Here’s what HR professionals can take away from some of the best-loved (and some underappreciated) Christmas movies.