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For all the signs we’ve seen this year of a small economic recovery, I think recent stats from the Society for Human Resource Management showing that workplace holiday parties are on the rise is as good as any.
Sixty-eight percent of employers will deck the halls this year, compared to 61% in 2009, SHRM finds. Even better news, fewer organizations cancelled holiday parties this year due to finances, down to 8% from 12% in 2010 and 20% in 2009.
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