Compliments of the season - In the second part of our festive season special, we examine celebrations and benefits. We find that Christmas time is party time at work - with a majority of respondents planning to hold a seasonal bash this year. Our analysis focuses on: staff parties - who organises them, who pays for them (and how much), and whether or not the employer has a policy setting out the standard of behaviour expected of employees; departmental-team meals - who organises them and who pays for them; and bonuses and gifts - whether or not they are provided by the employer, and how much they are worth to employees.