Poll: Do office holiday parties boost morale?

It's the season for office parties. Holiday celebrations can range from the simple (employee potluck lunches) to the elaborate (catered dinners with music and open bar).

Do office holiday parties improve morale? Or would you rather see your employer put the money it would have spent on a party into employee bonuses instead?

Vote and leave a comment. Results and a selection of the comments will appear in next Sunday's business section.