% of employees reported that their workplace will be hosting a Christmas party (2008 vs. 2011), % who will be having a Christmas party at work said that their employer will be taking steps to prevent incidents triggered by excessive alcohol consumption

Managers also were asked, "In which of the following ways does your company typically celebrate the holidays?" Off-site party, On-site party, Office decorations, Informal gift exchange, Our company does not host holiday celebrations. [Office parties, Office Christmas party]

% agree: the best way organizations can incorporate all cultures and faiths into their holiday celebrations is by inviting employees from different cultures to discuss how they celebrate, % agree HR plays a significant role in ensuring inclusiveness during the holidays, % said the holiday celebration is important to the morale of their organization.

Options for holiday celebrating - party that celebrates the winter season, neutral, winter-themed decorations

To keep costs low, % of employers are: considering less expensive entertainment or venues, holding the party on company premises, not inviting significant others, requiring employees to purchase tickets [Christmas party, office parties]

Of those who typically do have a celebration, % said they would be understanding if they found out that spending for this year's office holiday party was being scaled back or cancelled altogether due to economic concerns, % said they would be disappointed, % would be angry

% of HR respondents said they weren't expecting a party this year, % believe that a holiday celebration is important to the morale of an organization, % would be disappointed if the party was scaled back or cancelled back due to cost cutting.

% believe that HR plays a significant role in ensuring inclusiveness in the workplace during holidays, % agree that holiday celebrations should be more inclusive, % of workplaces are already acknowledging holidays from different cultures/faiths, % of organization's holiday celebrations have changed to be more inclusive over the past 10 years. [office parties]