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They like that you arrange the party but don't want you to attend??
The holiday party should never be arranged only by HR; it should be an employee committee. We get blamed enough for things out of our control! Also, inviting people who complain about the party can be invited to be on the committee for next year's party. That usually shuts them up, because they only want to kvetch, not take any responsibility.
It is an utter absurdity to object to employees going to an employee party.
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It’s a committee that arranges ours… but I’ve never had a problem with HR attending personally, however I have heard stories of inappropriate behavior being cited… remember you work with these people, and nobody likes a sloppy drunk… no grinding on the girl (or guy) you think is cute and “this is your moment”…
But that goes with everything… you can get fired for your behavior outside of work… you are expected to represent the brand in the most appropriate manner…
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Why would you not attend. You are part of the company? The people who would not want HR there are the same people who wish their boss or higher execs weren't there. They are worried about their bad behavior getting noted.
Assuming you aren't walking around talking notes or admonishing behavior your just another employee enjoying the perk.
HR is not involved any more than any other function in planning ours. I really don’t get why some people are so anti HR. I always find them to be fun, nice people and they help me out a ton in my work.
I guess - are you attending as HR or another employee? That would make a difference.
While you’re coordinating and arranging the party, are you doing it alone as HR ? Or as an employee volunteer?
Maybe next time, get 3 volunteers from different groups to collectively organize the party - provide ground rules (from management) about budget, venue, etc. Announce the volunteer names to all employees and let them run the show. Have a couple of checkpoints with them and your leadership to ensure they’re not running into roadblocks but give them a free hand as long as it’s kosher and within corporate rules. You and/or management can set clear ground rules - anything that could be a liability for the company. Put it in writing.
Make this a rotational volunteer exercise - you’ll get much better reception and you can attend as an employee.
Good luck.
You’re absolutely correct and I was specifically making that point. OP seems to make a distinction between themselves (as HR planning and attending the party) vs others.
My point is HR does not and should not necessarily ‘own’ the party - they could facilitate the initiative. ‘Any’ employee, (or group of employees), regardless of function, role, and title, should volunteer the party planning and execution, subject to company rules (so that there are no liability issues).
HR is not a party planning committee.
I agree with the previous commenters. A company party is still a professional event; while employees should enjoy the food and socializing, they are still technically at work. Unfortunately, some staff seem to view HR’s presence as an invitation for scrutiny, but as long as you maintain a professional demeanor, you have nothing to worry about.