If you're one of the lucky companies that's hosting a Christmas party this year, take a little time now to plan transport home for your staff.

As an employer you have a duty of care to your employees, and you are responsible for ensuring that they get home safely from your company event. So:

  1. Book taxis (licenced cabs) from a reliable firm well in advance of the event.
  2. Ensure that none of your employees plans to drive whilst under the influence of alcohol
  3. Make sure your staff realise that whilst they are of course allowed to let their hair down, they shouldn't take that too far.
  4. Be sure that someone responsible is in the background, watching over everyone in the nicest possible way.

And, of course, enjoy your party and have a very Merry Christmas!