For many workers, the start of Christmas coincides with weeks in which deadlines, responsibilities and near-constant availability pile up.
According to the report Cigna Healthcare International Health Study, 12% of employees say they are unable to disconnect at the end of the daywhile 28% admit they often feel stressed and 24% are constantly under tension due to the amount of tasks they have to do.
In this context, specialists from the healthcare sector and human resources explained why the pressure increases at the end of the year and How companies can achieve a more balanced conclusion.
In recent months, the devices have tended to show increasing wear and tear, an aspect that, according to Amira Bueno, Head of Human Resources at Cigna Healthcare Spain, “It coincides with a time when many teams are accumulating months of effort and a mental load that is not always easy to manage.”.
The directive emphasizes that “companies have a crucial role to play in preventing these situations during these weeks” as they focus on creating healthier work practices. In his opinion, “maintaining a calm climate along with small adjustments in work organization can help.” Reduce satiety and help teams end the year on a more balanced note“.
Cigna Healthcare specialists suggest a number of approaches to help companies and employees navigate the end of the year with less emotional stress:
These measures aim to offer something Concrete tools So that both companies and employees can look into the Christmas season more calmly and really switch off at the end of the year.
By Maria Camila Salas Valencia
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