Happy Hour
Transcript: Potential Downsides • Set meeting with managers/HR to discuss happy hour plan and expectations • Draft outline with Official standards, time of event and place • Schedule meeting with all employees to discuss new policy • Organize and prepare the event • Host the event • Meeting with all managers to critique and make suggestions about event Boosting Morale Increased Motivation Increased Productivity Potential Future Employees Help Focus Our group has concluded that it would be more feasible for a small business to offer happy hour. The research conducted proves that better work relationships are developed, morale improves, it helps to break communication barriers and unit cohesiveness is formed. Background The concept of relaxation after work has transformed into a time set aside for adults to enjoy socializing with others, usually associated with alcohol. The history of ‘happy hour’ originally started with the U.S. Navy as a designated time for leisure, but has since grown into both a time to bond with other co-workers, and the prospect of diminishing the work day with drinks and mingling. (Erwin, P. 2009). Substance Abuse Potential Alienation of Employees Potential Liability Possible Safety factors Potential Alcoholics A study by Robert Clayton, Ryan Evans, and Derrick Jones Happy Hour Potential Benefits Here are the suggestions for implementing happy hour in a small business: Implementation References Erwin, P. (2009) happy hour: friend or foe? career builder, 1-2. Retrieved from: http://www.careerbuilder.com/Article Conclusion and Recommendations