Any hectic season can strain a team, but the holidays are a particularly busy time for many, personally and professionally. Take these tips to improve happiness and productivity throughout the year.
Episode Transcript:
The past few years have been tumultuous for workers, and employees are still reeling from the pandemic, economic uncertainty, global inflation, and increased cost of living. Combined with the blurred line between work and home life, employees are experiencing more stress than ever.
However, the upcoming holidays can provide a moment of reprieve for workers—and could be a strategic opportunity for companies to invest in organizational energy. A company’s energy comes from its employees, so if leaders want focused, engaged, and productive workers, they should invest in programs geared toward improved well-being, even when employees are at home or vacationing.
As the holidays approach, consider these six ways to maximize employee happiness and productivity during the holiday season and beyond.
Invest in your employees’ self-awareness and self-development. The holiday season is a great time for individuals to rest, reset, and reevaluate themselves and their personal goals. Many spend time thinking about the past year and looking forward to the next, perhaps setting new goals or making resolutions. That makes this an excellent time for employers to contribute as well as invest in their employees’ self-awareness and self-development through assessments, coaching, or educational credits—even if those learnings don’t exactly match the employee’s current role. These opportunities will instead make employees feel seen, heard, and valued because they will recognize that the company wants them to learn and grow as individuals.
We’ll share more tips on maximizing employee happiness and productivity during the holiday season and beyond in the next episodes. Until then, keep innovating!
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