If you’re worried about festive frolics getting out of hand and damaging more than the office photocopier, Acas is the latest organisation to provide free guidance on how to cope.

The key is in the preparation – and if you have policies and procedures in place all year round then, says Acas chairman Rita Donaghy, you’re in a much better position to cope with anything the party season can throw at you.

A Q&A article and the number for the Acas helpline is available at: Acas festive guidance