It's the most wonderful time of the year-but it can also be the most stressful. While 16% of business leaders and 30% of workers say they "love the holiday season at work," the rest report a range of seasonal stressors in a new survey released by Express Employment Professionals.
Express asked both business leaders and workers, "What stresses you out the most during the holidays?"
Among business leaders, last minute projects was the top response:
- 20%: Last minute projects or requests
- 17%: Juggling employee/co-worker time off requests
- 16%: I don't have any issues! I love the holiday season at work!
- 12%: Taking personal time off
- 12%: Other
- 11%: Buying gifts for co-workers
- 10%: The company holiday party
- 2%: Organizing client or vendor gifts
Among business leaders, last minute projects was the top response:
- 30%: I don't have any issues! I love the holiday season at work!
- 22%: Requesting time off
- 10%: Buying gifts for coworkers
- 9%: The company holiday party
- 8%: Last minute projects or requests
- 8%: Other
- 6%: Finding seasonal work to earn extra money
- 6%: Juggling co-worker time off requests
What can employers do to deliver some stress relief during the holiday?
"Holiday Parties are a good way to relieve stress and promote strong relationships between co-workers." said Michele Davies, Franchise Owner of the Reno Express franchise office. "Put time aside to appreciate your workers."
The holidays should be time for celebration and family, not stress and anxiety, said Express CEO Bill Stoller.
"By identifying the typical stressors and taking a thoughtful approach, employers and employees alike can take some of the worry out of the holidays and inject a little more joy into the season," he added.
The survey of 361 business leaders was conducted in November 2019 through the Express Refresh Leadership blog. The survey of 108 workers and job seekers was conducted in November 2019 on the Express Job Journey site.
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