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Is #MeToo Curbing Corporate Holiday Parties?

Survey shows holiday celebrations this year will be at their lowest level since 2009; #MeToo movement may be at least partly to blame.

By Leslie Patton | Updated on November 08, 2018

Business is going strong, but fewer U.S. companies are celebrating with holiday parties this year.

This may be the result of the #MeToo movement, which has highlighted sexual harassment and assault in the workplace, according to a survey released Tuesday by consulting firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc. Only 65 percent of companies are holding a holiday celebration this year—the lowest percentage since 2009, the study shows.

“The number could be due to several factors, including potential liability following the #MeToo movement,” said Andrew Challenger, vice president of the firm. “HR departments nationwide are responding to this particular issue.”

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