It’s that time of the year once again—everyone is scrambling to work on Christmas decorations alongside pre-holiday work preparations. There’s no doubt about it; December can be the busiest time of the year for employees. As such, it can present a minefield of work booboos that can make lasting dents in your career record. After all, Christmas may be a season of kindness, but your boss might not be too forgiving if you lose vital accounts or turn in erroneous reports in the holiday hullaballoo.

Check out the slide show below to learn about common Christmastime mistakes we often fall prey to and how to avoid them.


For more work-related advice, check these out on FN:

• Keep Calm and Carry on: 5 Tips to Dealing with Tension in the Workplace
• Work Efficiency Tip: Focus on Tasks, Not the End Goals, for Productivity

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