How to Throw a Work Party Without Getting Fired
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“Work party” might be the most oxymoronic phrase in the English language. Can you really host people at your home after spending all day reviewing PowerPoint presentations with them? Yes! The extended Etc. team did it recently—and even had fun. So can you, as long as you follow a few rules that don’t always apply in other social situations. Get ready to get down with that crazy crew from accounts payable.
Do’s and don’ts of playing host.