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The Office Lottery Syndicate (A new graduate starter)

Risk: medium Category: social

The Manager's Worry

"Refusal to chip in £2 creates "us vs them" vibe."

The Context

A new graduate starter is facing issue: Refusal to chip in £2 creates "us vs them" vibe.

✅ Usually Workable Solution

They are nervous. Proactively offer: Gambling is Haram. They cannot participate. Do not pressure them. Maybe do a charity bake sale instead?

Alternative Approaches

  • Check policy
  • Discuss with HR