This time of year you will see a lot of employees struggling with the seasonal affective disorder (SAD). It affects around 2 million people in the UK. Symptoms include low mood, lethargy and loss of interest in hobbies. And are similar to depression.
This January might be even harder for some staff members, as 2023 is set to be another difficult year for people’s finances.
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Things such as the cost of living play a big part in this seasonal depression on Blue Monday. While inflation is still at record levels, interest rates are expected to rise and energy bills will rise again in April.
It’s unavoidable that the cost of living can cause staff to be stressed, unmotivated and unhappy.
So, if you’re not supporting them at work it can be potentially damaging to your business’s motivation and productivity.
This could potentially result in leaving.
Blue Monday is just one day. But it’s a good opportunity for employers to recognise the pressures employees are facing and the need for support during the cost-of-living crisis.
This will help employee well-being and business success.
As an employer, you may be dealing with the impact of the cost of living on your business. Ultimately, this could be having to dismiss staff.
Look at your well-being and benefits provision. Are you doing enough to support your employees?
Now is an excellent time to find out what benefits they would value rather than what you think they need.
If staff are not enjoying the benefits, then there’s no point in paying for them.
Interviews and engagement surveys can help you find out what you are doing right and if there are any areas that may need improving, especially when it comes to mental health support and wellness.
Another way to increase employee wellness is through regular appraisals and performance reviews. January is the ideal time to start these off for the year.
These are important ways to ensure that people are performing well and can help give people motivation and a morale boost that can improve productivity.
Employers, giving feedback and showing someone how they can progress in their career can also improve retention.
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Employee wellness is so vital in the workplace. If you’re struggling with staff absence and sickness this Blue Monday or you’re business needs to dismiss staff due to the cost of living. We are here to help.
If you would like more advice on what you can do as an employer – speak to one of our HR and Employment Law advisors free today at 0800 152 2287.
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Blue Monday was originally dreamed up by psychologist Dr Cliff Arnall in 2004.
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