{"id":2698,"date":"2022-10-11T12:35:49","date_gmt":"2022-10-11T11:35:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kirkwoodwilson.co.uk\/?p=2698"},"modified":"2022-10-11T12:35:49","modified_gmt":"2022-10-11T11:35:49","slug":"business-at-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kirkwoodwilson.co.uk\/business-at-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"Out of office for christmas shutdown"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The Christmas season has a big impact on most businesses and employees in the UK. It will be a time when there is likely to be extra demand for products, services and sales in some businesses, whilst others may experience a quiet period or shut down for the Christmas holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This year, Christmas Day (25 December 2022), falls on a Sunday and Boxing Day falls on a Monday, which means Tuesday 27 December 2022 will be a bank holiday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many employees will request time off to spend time with their family, go on holiday or attend religious services. Employees working over the Christmas period may experience different working patterns, a change in the nature of their workload or face difficulties getting to and from work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An organisation’s annual leave policy should give guidance on how to book time off. However, employers may wish to look at being a little more flexible when allowing employees leave during this period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The key is for both parties to try to come to an agreement and plan as early as possible while being fair and consistent with all staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n