Attention: You are using an outdated browser, device or you do not have the latest version of JavaScript downloaded and so this website may not work as expected. Please download the latest software or switch device to avoid further issues.
| 6 Jan 2025 | |
| Written by ToucanTech Support | |
| General |
The 2024 Holiday Practices Survey highlights how companies navigate holiday time off, party planning, and charitable giving this season. The key takeaways from the survey are as follows:
Holiday Eve Time-Off: Only 30.3% of organizations plan to provide paid time off for Christmas or New Year’s Eve, with a mix of half-day (56.5%) and full-day (37.7%) options.
Paid Half-Staff Eve Scheduling: Most employers (72.4%) don’t plan to offer a half-staff eve schedule for holiday eves, whereas over 18 percent will offer a half-staff eve schedule for both Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
Holiday Party Practices: Holiday celebrations are on the rise, with 66.4% of companies planning to host a holiday party this year, which is an increase from last year. Most of these parties will be held at offsite venues, and 37.6% of organizations will allow guests to join.
Policies on Alcoholic Beverages at Holiday Parties: Of those serving alcohol, 40.9% are implementing safeguards like drink limits and transportation options to ensure employee safety.
Community/Charitable Giving: Community/Charitable giving is slightly up, with 36.9% of organizations participating in charitable giving, signaling increased goodwill efforts compared to last year.
These are just the highlights—members who participated receive the full, detailed survey results, providing an in-depth look into evolving holiday practices. For more information on participating in HEC surveys, contact HEC’s Survey & Compensation team.
