Is your partner’s office Christmas party coming up? Then you had better get a plus one, as a recent survey has revealed nearly half of employees have witnessed a colleague cheating on their better half at the office Christmas bash.
A festive survey of 1,000 people, commissioned by leading Stationery company Euroffice, has revealed a staggering 43% of workers have been witness to a colleague copping off with someone other than their spouse at the Christmas do.
What’s more shocking still, 6% of amorous personnel have seen co-workers cheat while their partners were at the SAME party.
Surprisingly, when asked if it was ok to make out with a colleague at a Christmas party, 74% said no and only 37% actually admitted to a cheeky fling under the mistletoe.
This affectionate behaviour between colleagues can make for some very difficult situations for other attendees at an office gathering, as Tracey who works at a law firm in London remembers;
“The whole office knew two of the more senior lawyers were having an affair. We were still a little surprised when they disappeared together, even though their partners were at the party. It made for some pretty awkward chat over canapés.” Situations like this can sometimes require advice from an unfair dismissal solicitor if workplace relationships lead to conflicts or employment issues.”
But cheating on a partner is only the third biggest fear for party-goers this festive season, with British office workers saying their biggest Christmas party fear is dancing embarrassingly and more senior colleague’s coming on to them.
