{"id":29000,"date":"2022-11-30T17:05:22","date_gmt":"2022-11-30T22:05:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/?p=29000"},"modified":"2025-01-15T10:08:34","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T15:08:34","slug":"how-to-manage-stress-in-the-workplace-during-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/blog\/how-to-manage-stress-in-the-workplace-during-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"How to manage stress in the workplace during the holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the <\/span>holiday season <\/span>approaches, many of us start looking forward to spending time with loved ones, making new memories, and unwinding before the new year. Often, that\u2019s not all the holidays bring.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At this time of the year, it\u2019s easy to <\/span>feel overwhelmed<\/span> and overscheduled in our commitments, pressured to choose the right gifts, and unable to maintain our health goals. As a result, many of us experience both tremendous joy and significant stress during the holidays.<\/span><\/p>\n

At work, the-end-of-the-year rush and the scramble to meet deadlines can also add considerable <\/span>stress to our lives<\/span>, which may accelerate burnout. One study found that <\/span>68 percent of workers<\/span><\/a> were less productive during December while another found that <\/span>over half of employees<\/span><\/a> expected to lose their focus at work around mid-December. Exhaustion and lack of motivation were the main reasons given to explain the reduced productivity.<\/span><\/p>\n

So why should companies be mindful of the <\/span>impact of holiday stress at work<\/span>, and what are some<\/span> tips to<\/span> address holiday stress?<\/span> Here\u2019s what you need to know.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the causes of holiday stress at work?<\/h3>\n

Research shows <\/span>holidays are stressful for employees<\/span>. According to <\/span>one study<\/span><\/a>, the most common causes of stress at work during the holidays are balancing extra demands at home with hurdles at work, trying to complete projects on time before the holidays, and dealing with stressed-out customers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

All these factors combined create challenging conditions that can make employees more likely to experience anxiety, depression, or disengagement at work.<\/span><\/p>\n

With the holiday season seemingly starting earlier every year \u2013 some retailers now jump into the fray as early as mid-October \u2013 fatigue also sets in earlier, which can impact productivity by the time December rolls around.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are signs of holiday stress in employees and how can leaders identify them?<\/h3>\n

Encouraging leaders to keep an eye on <\/span>employees and stress during the holidays<\/span> can go a long way in addressing issues proactively before they evolve into something worse. Telltale signs that can indicate employees are experiencing higher levels of stress or anxiety include:<\/span>
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