“The most important part of Halloween celebrations is not the specific events associated with the holiday, but the atmosphere of playfulness it inspires in workplaces,” says Gail Howerton, head of Fun*cilitators, an organizational development company based in Fredericksburg, Va. “The rapport among workers as they don costumes, compete in contests, or play games breaks down barriers and injects more humanity into the workplace,” Howerton said. “People remember these experiences. It’s a continuation of a feeling you want in the workplace all year long.”
HR, however, wants to be mindful to make sure the Halloween fun does not create a tense, uncomfortable or offensive environment. They should ensure employees avoid wearing outfits that may be considered offensive or that expose too much, and that some employees may not partake because of their religion.