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Back in 2000, financial publisher Bloomberg blew a reported £1 million on an office party with a “seven deadly sins” theme for its 1,500 British employees. As well as a “lust room” containing a 25-foot-wide bed of purple satin, the party boasted ten bars – one, themed “gluttony”, with a trough of truffles and sweets, according to New York magazine.

Your employer may not go to these lengths to entertain you this festive season, but it has almost certainly organised (or provided funding for) a party, dinner, or even a day out. This can be a good way to show appreciation, boost morale or encourage team building.