The time of the dissolute Christmas is over

When it comes to the company Christmas dinner, shows, Glencore generous: Regularly the commodity traders from the train had flown by international pop stars, the gifts for employees a concert.

Whether the Scottish group Simple Minds, the Blige R&B singer Mary J., the British musician Sting, or more recently the Norwegian-Swiss artist Debrah Scarlett – Glencore can be good entertainment cost. The economic magazine "Bilan" estimated the effort last year to 1.5 million Swiss francs.

Who appearance at this year's Christmas party of Glencore, did not betray a company spokeswoman. It just confirms that there is again a Feast.

Glencore's chief should be fixed out of his own pocket to Finance

Also, if Glencore gives to the outside discreetly, are the Details for the Christmas party in 2018 leaked. Let the dimensions of the extravagance glimpse: 900 guests have been invited. Was served a four-course menu in 43 different combinations, in order to take on all of the preferences and food intolerances into account.

Glencore boss Ivan glasenberg is said to have funded the firm from the own pocket. Can afford it it. As a significant shareholder of Glencore, he is a multi billionaire.

Nevertheless, the commodity giant is an exception. Great Swiss company have begun to make their unique Christmas celebrations more modest. I understand that the Credit Suisse small food in the Teams, because the parties are crazy. Officially, the big Bank is not confirmed, denied it but.

A spokeswoman says only that the financial institution is withholding this year, events on the financial statements. This can take the Form of Christmas dinner or other joint activities. "For the organization and implementation of the individual departments are the responsibility of, and, accordingly, the costs shall be borne decentrally," says the spokeswoman.

Swisscom requires a"suitable framework"

to avoid binge drinking or other unruly behavior, take Swiss corporations have their employees explicitly in the obligation. Swisscom demands of their Teams, departments, and individual responsibility. The celebrations would have to be carried out "within reasonable limits and taking into account the budget guidelines," says a spokeswoman.

The 32'300 employees of the SBB are bound by the internal Fixed to the code of conduct of the State enterprise. This requires a respectful relationship with each other and does not tolerate sexual harassment or discrimination.

At Credit Suisse, must hold the employees also to internal guidelines, if you visit "work-related events" such as Christmas dinner. The guidelines for encounters with Dignity and mutual respect.

"Sober Minders" at the Celebration of the auditor

abroad, renowned companies have already responded to extravagant Christmas parties. So, for example, the British society of auditor BDO has decreed that this year will be determine per the Christmas party of the company for two "sober Sitter" to. These are intended to intervene in bad behavior and staff to protect. At BDO Switzerland, there is no such regulation.

Swiss companies respond to Inquiries on the subject of Christmas concealed to celebrate. Only two companies were willing to make their expenditure transparent: the Post and UBS. The yellow giant has budgeted an amount of 70 Swiss francs per Person. There's a total of 3.8 million Swiss francs to come together at 54'400 employees in Switzerland. A post office spokeswoman says, this sum of money "for some time unchanged".

1666 francs per head at Glencore

UBS has set a maximum amount of CHF 80 per Person, will be taken over by the big Bank. At just under 21'700 employees in Switzerland, which makes a total sum of 1.7 million francs.

This amount have decreased in the past few years "tends to be," says a UBS spokesperson. The planning of the common meal or celebrations at the end of the year, up to the individual regions and Teams to self-organize.

For comparison: Glencore has spent his Christmas party last year, per capita is estimated at 1666 francs.

The retailer Coop only States that for each employee the same Budget is available. This remained for many years. The exact sum the company is not known, since it is "international".

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Created: 08.12.2019, 21:43 PM