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The Count
Paul McGrath Joined: 06 Feb 2007 Location: Romania Status: Offline Points: 17177 |
Topic: Christmas is cancelled Posted: 28 Oct 2008 at 7:29am |
http://www.rte.ie/news/2008/1028/economy.html
Christmas is cancelledTuesday, 28 October 2008 10:54A large number of employers say they will not be paying for a staff Christmas party this year because of the economic downturn. The latest survey from employment law consultancy firm Peninsula Ireland suggests that 79% of Irish employers will not be paying for yuletide jollies this year. 71% of businesses also say Christmas parties are simply a waste of company money and 68% of employers have received a complaint of harassment from an employee following their Christmas party. The survey was conducted by telephone and in person to 2,043 Irish employers from a variety of industries between 1 October and 20 October 2008. Alan Price, Head of Peninsula Ireland said, 'Ebenezer Scrooge is alive and well in the workplace as Irish bosses blame the economic downturn and cancel their Christmas party, bringing festive gloom. He added that with the economic conditions the way they are, firms just cannot warrant spending money on a Christmas party. Mr Price said that these events represent a considerable cost to any firm, whether they employ five people or 50 and many employers consider this another process in tightening their belt and making their company more cost efficient. Firms who have been forced to make people redundant may also consider spending money on a Christmas party inappropriate as well as detrimental to the streamlining plan they are implementing in their business, he said. However, Mr Price highlighted the advantages of Christmas parties. He said they are an effective way to encourage staff to bond as a team and often bring them closer together. They also have a noticeable impact on staff morale, something that employers need to keep on top of during this period of economic uncertainty. |
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Justice Shark
Ray Houghton Joined: 04 Dec 2007 Status: Offline Points: 3417 |
Posted: 28 Oct 2008 at 7:44am |
Yeh not surprised. Bad form though all the same
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FREEWHEELER
Robbie Keane sPICE UP YOUR LIFE Gwan MONROY Joined: 29 Mar 2007 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 24595 |
Posted: 28 Oct 2008 at 8:10am |
Aw my fookin heart bleeds for them all..........we've never had anyone pay fookin anything towards our Chrimbo parties!
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We'll never die, we'll never die, we'll keep the Green Flag flying high......Shamrock Rovers will never die, we'll keep the Green Flag Flying high. 19 Leagues and 25 Cups.....
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Justice Shark
Ray Houghton Joined: 04 Dec 2007 Status: Offline Points: 3417 |
Posted: 28 Oct 2008 at 8:13am |
It should be good enough that our taxes pay your wages !!!
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billybunter
Liam Brady Joined: 21 Sep 2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1651 |
Posted: 28 Oct 2008 at 8:17am |
I find it ironic the head of Peninsula Ireland is 'Alan Price". I guess at the end of the day, everything, (even Chrismas pi$$ up's ) has 'A Price"......
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Donal Cullen
Jack Charlton Joined: 13 Dec 2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 5784 |
Posted: 28 Oct 2008 at 9:23am |
Better no Christmas Party then no job. It's time for companies to look at just what they are spending their money on. My brother-in-law just got a new job and the company car is a petrol-gussling SUV. FFS!
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There are friendlier places to drink.
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FREEWHEELER
Robbie Keane sPICE UP YOUR LIFE Gwan MONROY Joined: 29 Mar 2007 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 24595 |
Posted: 28 Oct 2008 at 9:26am |
Ah yeah I know Justice.......! Knew that'd get a reaction.......
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We'll never die, we'll never die, we'll keep the Green Flag flying high......Shamrock Rovers will never die, we'll keep the Green Flag Flying high. 19 Leagues and 25 Cups.....
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Donal Cullen
Jack Charlton Joined: 13 Dec 2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 5784 |
Posted: 28 Oct 2008 at 9:30am |
Just for once could we not have snow at Christmas?
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There are friendlier places to drink.
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Justice Shark
Ray Houghton Joined: 04 Dec 2007 Status: Offline Points: 3417 |
Posted: 28 Oct 2008 at 9:43am |
Work Xmas parties are usually sh*te in my experience anyway so it won't really be a big loss. In fact if xmas itself was cancelled it would save a lot of bother
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The Count
Paul McGrath Joined: 06 Feb 2007 Location: Romania Status: Offline Points: 17177 |
Posted: 28 Oct 2008 at 9:45am |
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Donal Cullen
Jack Charlton Joined: 13 Dec 2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 5784 |
Posted: 28 Oct 2008 at 9:48am |
Jaysus, Justice, then what reason would I use to dress up in a red furry outfit, kinky leather boots and show people my big bag.......hold on, what am I saying? |
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There are friendlier places to drink.
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erimus
Roy Keane Joined: 29 Mar 2007 Location: North Kildare Status: Offline Points: 11399 |
Posted: 28 Oct 2008 at 9:48am |
Cant wait till Christmas me like
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This is our f**king country we're talking about - Keano
ROLL ON 2016 |
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Justice Shark
Ray Houghton Joined: 04 Dec 2007 Status: Offline Points: 3417 |
Posted: 28 Oct 2008 at 9:58am |
What's so fecking good about xmas ?
You have to use some of your holidays for it
It's Cold in December
Ould wans march around town in a frenzy
Fairytale of New York gets cruicified in Shops
w**kers who you never see from one end of the year to the next suddenly crawl out of the woodwork and are sitting in your seat in the pub
I'm sure there's more reasons to hate xmas as well...
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erimus
Roy Keane Joined: 29 Mar 2007 Location: North Kildare Status: Offline Points: 11399 |
Posted: 28 Oct 2008 at 10:00am |
Dont say that to Clark
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This is our f**king country we're talking about - Keano
ROLL ON 2016 |
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Donal Cullen
Jack Charlton Joined: 13 Dec 2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 5784 |
Posted: 28 Oct 2008 at 10:02am |
Having to be f**kin happy all the time!!!! |
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There are friendlier places to drink.
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Justice Shark
Ray Houghton Joined: 04 Dec 2007 Status: Offline Points: 3417 |
Posted: 28 Oct 2008 at 10:09am |
Having to listen to xmas carol singers
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Bob Hoskins
Moderator Group Joined: 29 Jul 2007 Status: Offline Points: 20175 |
Posted: 28 Oct 2008 at 4:54pm |
The good news folks is Justice is officially declaring his absence from the YBIG party, too show solidarity to all those who have lost or will lose their Christmas Party
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Romario 2016: And the ticket mafia gets caught! Well, four years ago I had already told the government.
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FREEWHEELER
Robbie Keane sPICE UP YOUR LIFE Gwan MONROY Joined: 29 Mar 2007 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 24595 |
Posted: 28 Oct 2008 at 4:57pm |
In fairness Justice you walked yourself into that one son! At least you won't get escorted out this year.
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We'll never die, we'll never die, we'll keep the Green Flag flying high......Shamrock Rovers will never die, we'll keep the Green Flag Flying high. 19 Leagues and 25 Cups.....
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