The month before Christmas means something different for everyone. For some, it’s a period of positivity, whilst others see it as a season of stress.
This mixture of feelings can bring a mixture of problems for businesses. Whether it’s stress-related burnout, pressures from year-end projects, or retaining staff, navigating November can be turbulent.
Consider your advisors at Peninsula your pilots, steadying you with 24/7 support and expertise.
Stress and burnout
As we approach Christmas, some people feel the weight of expectation. Be it at home or the workplace, stress is amplified. In fact, the 5th of November is National Stress Awareness Day.
Employees could find themselves rushing to complete year-end deadlines and meet certain targets. This frenetic pace can cause burnout and long-term absence.
It's key to avoid this as absenteeism hampers your company’s productivity. Consider setting realistic goals and offer an Employee Assistance Programme.
Employee engagement
A combination of stress and pressure seriously impacts your staffs’ morale and engagement.
Being proactive is essential in keeping your employees motivated and productive. Arranging fun events like quizzes, or allowing early finishes, shows that you appreciate your team.
Recruitment and retention
If your employees’ stress isn’t properly managed, it isn’t uncommon for people to seek alternative employment.
Recruitment is often time-consuming. As a business, retaining quality personnel is a challenge—but it is the better option.
Proper HR functions and pathways for support go along way in ensuring your staff feel valued. They’re likely to stay loyal, meaning no costly recruitment or training processes.
Peninsula’s always here for you
With free 24-hour HR advice and unlimited documentation assistance, any worries can be put at ease in an instant.
For many, November is meeting deadlines and preparing for Christmas. It’s a lot to juggle and quickly becomes overwhelming.
Support your staff by adding our award-winning Employee Assistance Programme. It gives them access to professional counselling and wellbeing resources.
Have any questions? Contact us today. We’d leave to hear from you.
