Our company throws a big sit down meal and dance afterwards for Christmas at a nearby hotel. I did the invites to all the regular employees and someone mentioned that I should have invited the temp person too (they are here 2 months and only work a few hours a day).
What do you think? I can see if it was an in office party, but this is a big money deal.
2007-10-18 04:59:53 · 13 answers · asked by Bones 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
If the temps are still around at Christmas-time, invite them. Otherwise, do not worry about it.
2007-10-18 05:04:53 · answer #1 · answered by Lov'n IT! 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
As a temp myself I say yes..if she has gotten to know you all and will be at work the day of the party then it is slightly insulting to be left out.
while we have temp xmas parties at my temp recruitment places I don;t go as I never work with any of them.
It is better to have a drink with the people you actually work with every day. Even if it is a few hours a day.
I have been invited to some and some not. It's pretty awful sitting there with everyone getting ready and sometimes leaving early while you and the receptionists are left.
If it's a question of budget perhaps clear it with your supervisors first, but it would i am sure be very nice for her.
Another thing...if your supervisor or budget allows them to go perhaps ask her. She may say No anyway but do ask.
I have been asked to a few and said no as I was busy that day or evening. Another one I didn't get to go because it had been booked 6 months ahead and was in scotland for the weekend lol
2007-10-18 12:48:30 · answer #2 · answered by What's the point? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Will this temp be employed at the office during the time of the office party? If so, then yes - invite them as they are a part of your company.
You say that this "party" is a big money deal. How much money would it be to just add 1 or 2 people if they decide to bring a spouse? I can't imagine that it'd be so expensive that it'll make the company go bankrupt.
2007-10-18 12:05:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
I say invite the temp. Big money deal or not, she's been working there regularly for an extended period, and should therefore be included in your office holiday celebration. It's the right and proper thing to do.
Happy Holidays and best of luck!
2007-10-18 12:05:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Temps already feel like they are the odd man out. Not inviting them underscores that. They might still be there for the party; in which case they have been on staff long enough that they should be welcome. If they have already moved on by then, they probably won't come anyway.
2007-10-18 20:54:51 · answer #5 · answered by julz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, invite them. How much can it actually cost for 2 more?
I think that whatever your company pays out for it they will get back 100 times in good will.
Inviting them is the right thing to do.
Nobody likes to feel left out.
2007-10-18 12:17:22 · answer #6 · answered by Libby 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't be so cheap. Invite the temp. If they are working there at the time of the party, they should be invited.
2007-10-18 12:07:55 · answer #7 · answered by Kabu 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Of course, invite them. They've done a service for your company, no matter how small. This is what Christmas spirit is all about.
2007-10-18 12:08:22 · answer #8 · answered by Starscape 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
She should still be invited. Obviously she makes enough of a presence that people noticed she had been omitted. Besides, if it's truly a Christmas dinner, then you should embrace the spirit of the season.
2007-10-18 12:05:04 · answer #9 · answered by NFLgirl 2 · 6⤊ 1⤋
I think you should invite them. They might get hired on and it would really make them feel comfortable with your company.
2007-10-18 12:13:06 · answer #10 · answered by Brenda 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋