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SHIFT’s Holiday Season Playbook Download 

REPORTS & GUIDES

Last updated May 26, 2026

Coworkers talking and sharing food at a casual holiday gathering in the workplace

Reduce Risk and Support Inclusion This Holiday Season With Our Downloadable Toolkit 

Why do holiday celebrations so often become high-risk moments for workplace culture, and what can managers do to protect inclusion, psychological safety, and team trust?  

For many HR leaders, the holiday season is both joyful and stressful. Celebrations intended to bring people together can easily create tension, misunderstanding, or even compliance issues.  

The good news is that most risks are preventable when managers know how to lead this season with clarity, sensitivity, and psychological safety. 

The answer starts with preparation. That’s why we created the SHIFT Holiday Season Playbook, a practical resource designed to help managers navigate celebrations with confidence and create a season that is inclusive, safe, and free from preventable complaints.  

Download the SHIFT Holiday Season Playbook  

Give your managers the tools they need to lead inclusive, low-risk celebrations this season. 

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What Managers Will Find Inside the SHIFT Holiday Season Playbook  

The SHIFT Holiday Season Playbook was created to solve a real problem for HR teams. Managers want to do the right thing, but they often lack consistent guidance about what inclusive celebrations look like or how to communicate expectations in a way that feels welcoming rather than restrictive. This Playbook fills that gap with practical content written for real-world use. 

What managers will find inside: 

• Clear do and don’t lists to help leaders make decisions that support inclusion and psychological safety 
• Celebration ideas that work for diverse teams and hybrid environments 
• Guidance on how to talk about the holidays without centering a single culture 
• Communication language for setting expectations early and reducing alcohol-related risks 
• Tips for ensuring participation is voluntary and free from pressure 
• Support for remote employees and teammates who may need flexibility 
 

Ready to Discover What SHIFT Can Do for Your Organization?

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