Christmas Party 2021! Cancel, or not?

We've got something booked and are debating what the right thing is to do. Heavy heart and all that, but I don't feel that it would be responsible to go ahead.

We've got something booked and are debating what the right thing is to do. Heavy heart and all that, but I don't feel that it would be responsible to go ahead.

We were in this exact situation until Tuesday, when we regretfully cancelled it. I say regretfully (because it was the right thing to do) because probably half of our total team were really excited and keen to get together after the challenges of the last two years. However, the risk angle feels too great; both to individuals' health and wellbeing and and to that of their colleagues who would be expected to cover them at work if they did become ill or need to isolate. That much of a potential muck-up over Christmas simply had to be avoided.

Individual teams will be able to go out for small gatherings together (with a budget provided) if they wish instead. We are also giving the option that they do this in January so as to get past the holiday season before incurring the risks above.