The holiday season is almost upon us and despite the fact that we will be working right up to the last minute; it would be appreciated if the following could be noted:
1. The franking machine is for business use only. It’s not a free postage perk. If you want to skip the queue for stamps at the Post Office make sure you speak to the person who franks the company mail and pay the right amount of postage to petty cash. You should also note that office staff are not here to frank your personal mail but are willing to show you how to use the machine. Don’t try using the machine after the office staff go home in an attempt to get your cards mailed out free – we keep a daily log of the numbers on the machine so we KNOW when it’s been used after the business mail has been taken for the day!
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2. Tis the season to be merry! We reserve the right to hang decorations – tasteful or otherwise – in order to bring some Christmas festivity into the office. We will keep it as understated as it’s possible to make aging tinsel and baubles appear. NOTE: the mistletoe is for display purposes only, it’s not to be used as an excuse to sexually harass the staff, or an incentive to get a project completed ahead of schedule!
3. The office party will take place at the stated time. Management should note that reception will not be manned at that time, nor will office personnel be answering the telephones. Any attempt to bring last minute work to office staff to be completed by the end of the day of the Christmas party will result in mutinous stares, muttered oaths and a curse that your Christmas be filled with cards from people you forgot to send them too!
4. Although it’s not in the conditions of employment, flexible lunch hours on the days immediately before and after Christmas are appreciated, and will be remembered throughout the coming year – as will the failure of management to supply an appropriate holiday token of their appreciation for the work the office staff have undertaken.
The office staff take this opportunity to thank you for your understanding of our small Christmas quirks and wish a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year especially to those who appreciate it’s the little things (like an early finish the day before Christmas) that make the difference between a mediocre boss, and a great one!