Holiday Meeting Guide For Planners
Companies need to hold meetings all year long in most circumstances. Some companies have taken to ignoring various religious and cultural holidays, but non-acknowledgement is typically a poor idea. Instead, try the following:
• Educational reference – A well-cultured company may perform better, as well as gain a valuable perspective on customers and other inter-personal relationships that are business related. To that end, check out Wikipedia or other informative sources for different holidays and make a point to read the entry on or around the period of the holiday.
• Don’t single anyone out – While it might seem obvious that Kelly is from India, that single fact does not necessarily imply that she believes in Hinduism and its principles. Singling people out or asking for their input without allowing them to step forward may be offensive.
• Decorations should be kept small – Ignoring a holiday or event might be as offensive as forcing others to acknowledge it. Set aside a board for small decorations and a holiday calendar and then everyone will be able to study and learn at their own pace.
• Make the process practical – If your accounts receivable department is calling Hispanic last names on the 5th of May, they may be out of luck due to Cinco de Mayo. Try to demonstrate that learning about holidays is practical.
