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4 (Not Grinchy) Strategies To Beat The Holiday Productivity Slump

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around 70% of workers have lost focus by December 20, signaling the onset of the holiday wind-down. Employers can combat the holiday productivity slump by proactively implementing core strategies to sustain company performance. Why Employers Should Strategically Navigate the Holiday Season In the U.S., In the U.S.,

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No-vember Challenge: Redefine Holiday Gatherings With These 5 Alcohol-Free Event Ideas

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A recent survey conducted by the Chartered Management Institute reveals that “a third of managers overall (33% of female managers, 26% of male ones) said they had witnessed harassment or other inappropriate forms of behavior at work parties” where alcohol was present.

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

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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. Some of us have stopped sending Christmas cards for more personal reasons.

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5 Ways To Avoid Well-Being Washing And Provide Authentic Support To Employees

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In a recent survey, 51% of participants blamed their boss for not taking the right steps to support their mental well-being. 76% of employees are currently experiencing moderate-to-high levels of stress, which is an increase from 67% the year before, with huge workloads triggering 73% of work-related anxiety.

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Working Parents are using their Annual Leave to Address Childcare Arrangements

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What’s going on: A recent poll by IWG surveyed over 1,000 working parents about the difficulties they encounter when trying to manage childcare during the school summer holidays, according to Workplace Insight. The data shows that 62% of these parents find coordinating childcare during this period to be notably stressful.

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‘Bouncing Forward’: Adaptability and the Power of Deliberate Calm

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Think back to a couple of months ago, before the holidays. A recent McKinsey Health Institute survey found that, “On average, a quarter of employees [from the 15 countries surveyed] report experiencing burnout symptoms.” The problem is, that’s no longer enough. Your attention was divided as you bounced from task to task.

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How Financial Wellness Programs Can Benefit Employees and Employers

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Gone are the days when new employees received a list of the company holidays during onboarding and a packet with information about how to sign up for health care and retirement benefits. A financially content, non-stressed employee stays at their employer longer,” he says. “We Such benefits can yield significant results.