“Whilst this is a fun time of year, it can also be stressful for managers who may be struggling to keep their teams engaged. People are often distracted by the festive fun or last minute shopping they need to do.”
“Our advice to employers is embrace the Christmas celebrations and make work a fun place to be, but also ensure they are clear about how the festive period will be covered – who will be working over the Christmas period and what’s expected.
Here are our top tips to help companies survive the festive season in the run up to Christmas:
- Make the office a fun place to be. Let staff decorate the office to help get them in the Christmas spirit – it can boost employee motivation and engagement.
- It’s the little things that count. Let your staff know they are valued through simple gestures such as saying thank you or through small gestures such as buying some Christmas treats for the office.
- Restrict annual leave during the busiest periods so you aren’t short staffed and remind staff about your absence policies to ensure attendance doesn’t slide.
- Consider granting flexible working if people want time off for deliveries, or allow deliveries at work.
- Set smart goals for staff performance and give small prizes for meeting them
- Set fun plans for the New Year so people come back feeling motivated and inspire.