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5 Ways to Promote Workplace Well-Being During the Holidays

With the holiday season just around the corner, it’s important to be mindful of the extra stress and challenges your employees take on. Here are five ways to promote well-being in your workplace during the holidays.

1. Encourage Use of Vacation Days

Encourage your staff to use their well-deserved vacation days to spend quality time with family or to unwind and enjoy some much-needed leisure time. You’re not only promoting their well-being but also fostering a healthier work-life balance. 

2. Supply Healthy Snacks

From Halloween candy to pumpkin pies and heavy comfort food galore – it’s easy to overdo it during the holidays. Encourage healthy eating by healthy snacks on hand — like fresh fruit, nuts, and water instead of sugar-laden soda. Instead of crashing from sugar overload — they’ll stay productive and focused. 

3. Hold a Financial Education Workshop

People can feel serious pressure to overspend during the holidays. That pressure can lead to stress and financial challenges. Hold a financial education workshop that covers helpful tips about budgeting, saving, and handling holiday expenses. 

4. Be Flexible With Lunch Breaks

From traffic nightmares to never-ending checkout lines, be mindful these seasonal changes can eat up your teams’ valuable and limited break time. Be flexible with their breaks to give them the chance to run errands, buy gifts, or just enjoy their meal without feeling pressured or rushed. 

5. Adjust Scheduling 

Your employees can struggle with juggling holiday shopping and spending quality time with family while working their scheduled hours. If their position allows for it, adjust their starting or ending hours to better match their needs and implement a hybrid work setup.

Creating a supportive work environment where their well-being is prioritized improves productivity, job satisfaction, and helps your team enjoy the holiday season. Little adjustments can make a big difference towards work-life balance. The Business Community Network helps local businesses through valuable, organized networking and knowledge sharing.  Contact our team to learn how we can help you and your business!

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