have fun, but be responsible [Video]

It’s officially December, and holiday work parties are about to begin around the area. While some of us are grizzled veterans of the corporate culture game and have weathered many a holiday party, some people are new to work parties and the potentially awkward situations that can arise. If you’re trying to figure out the social do’s and don’ts when it comes to these functions, Amy Bakay, Founder and CEO of HR NOLA, a local business offering HR solutions to area business owners, advises to keep in mind above all things at these functions: you’re still at work. “This is a question that continues to be asked year over year. And while some things change from time to time, after around 25 years in the HR space, many of my do’s and don’ts stay the same,” Bakay emphasizes.

“I would say to keep it professional and respectful.Workplace policies still apply to …