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Nothing has stopped Bob Leffler from holding his annual holiday shindig during the past two decades: not wars, tough economic times or the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Besides being a tradition, the festive bash is a time to let loose and celebrate with employees, associates, clients and even competitors, …

The holidays may be a bit less festive this year as cost-conscious companies seek to balance seasonal cheer with bottom lines …

Surveys may point to a decrease in corporate parties this holiday season, but party planners say those who attend them are likely to have more fun. The trend is shifting away from stuffy, business-focused affairs.

An age-old corporate holiday tradition is being questioned. Tight budgets this holiday season are leading to canceled or drastically scaled back company parties. According to one national study, 87 percent of businesses are hosting holiday parties this year, …

… So there won’t be a lavish Christmas party in your place of employment this year? Maybe it’s one of the companies that’s throttling back on the festivities …

Many Wall Street firms, awash in profits this year, won’t say how they intend to fete their employees this holiday season …

According to a new study by Battalia Winston International, one of the nation’s leading executive search firms, 87 percent of businesses will be conducting some type of holiday celebration this year. While this represents a clear majority of companies, it is down 8 percent from last year (95%) and represents the …

A recent survey from Battalia Winston International, an executive search firm, could spell disaster for chronic lampshade wearers …

Holiday perks staying steady

Holiday time is very busy at Quad/Graphics Inc., but the commercial printer still celebrates the season with its 8,000 employees and their families …