Anesthesia Management An office party is not just any party
Author : Doc Clemens
I am writing this today because many anesthesia departments are going to be having a holiday office party. Beware an office party is not just another party. In today’s work world career success largely depends on interpersonal relationships. This means what you and your guest say and do at the office party can influence your workplace image. This applies whether you are the boss or a staff worker.
If you are a boss then make sure your comments are in tune with your company’s economic realties. Do not try to force happiness in any toasts. All praise should be directed toward the group and not at any specific individual. Thank employees for their hard work they have done for the group in the past year.
If you are a staff worker then the smartest thing to do is pretend you are still at work in order to maintain the best possible career image. Try to say something nice to everyone by using short non-work related stories. Do not flirt. Do not gossip about other coworkers. Do not get drunk because you might say something that you will regret because it can limit how high you advance at least this job.
In summary you must remember that everything you say or do goes into the department’s collective memory. So please watch what you say and how much you drink while having a great time.