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If Sending Christmas Cards Feels Like a Chore, Here’s How to Politely Opt Out

Success

Mailing holiday cards is a popular tradition. But amid a busy season, the activity can create more stress than joy. At minimum, there’s the business of purchasing, signing, addressing and mailing our greetings before the holidays arrive. People forget that we actually have agency to decide what our traditions are,” Kuehnle says.

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The Hidden Costs of Unlimited PTO

Success

When that’s the standard, is it any wonder that employers can tempt potential employees with limitless holiday time? Burnout is a known contributor to low profitability , but it’s important to acknowledge that unlimited paid time off will not address employee stress, burnout and disengagement on its own.

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5 Essential Things Recruiters Should Be Doing This December For A Stress-Free January

Recruit CRM

But things being lazy, recruiters can actually make more of the free time at hand because honestly speaking, this Holiday Season is not the usual one that you spend with friends and family, with Covid-19 restrictions still in place everywhere. It's not something new how making a wrong hiring decision can affect a recruitment agency.

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Culturally Diverse Workforces Require Bespoke Mental Health Support

Allwork

s fastest-growing media agencies, MediaLab , and held in collaboration with an organization focused on boosting the number of minority ethnic employees in the media industry, Media for All (MEFA). A panel discussion recently attempted to unpick how organizations can develop culturally sensitive mental health support in the workplace.

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A Christmas Planning Checklist

Ian's Messy Desk

Yet we allow it to become the most stressful time of the year. In an attempt to head off the holiday hassle this year, here are a few tips on creating a personal holiday checklist to make the holidays go as smoothly as possible. Contact agencies early to volunteer. Make the holiday planning process ongoing.

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Employer adds yoga, dance and fun to retain workers

On The Job

Maybe the boss ensures that you get your favorite color of nail polish at holiday time. We want to help them handle stress, and we encourage them to do the things they love," Litzky says. "It And that''s not uncommon at the agency that has clients such as Hasbro. Maybe you can bring your dog to work.

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Planning For A Peak Hiring Season: But How?

Recruit CRM

A peak hiring season can typically be seen during the new year from January-February and September-October, just before the holidays. With Holidays approaching and recruiting slowing down around November and December, it's easier to get lost in the chaos. Holiday events are also an excellent opportunity to expand your network.