It’s a common annual pattern, says Gaynor Parkin, clinical psychologist and director of Umbrella, an organisation that works with businesses to promote workplace wellbeing. People often say, ‘it’s only August, but it feels like December'.”READ MORE:* Employers: How to mend productivity problems by strengthening employee wellbeing* Work wellbeing: How office 'micro-aggressions' mess with your mindParkin puts the slump down to a range of factors. While tackling tiredness sounds like a quick fix, the deeper roots in Kiwi workplace culture can be harder to shift. Unsplash Winter can be a challenging time in the workplace, especially when it comes to staying motivated. “There is no one-size-fits-all, but businesses that are serious about workplace wellbeing need to look at actively promoting it, rather than just paying lip service.”

Source: Stuff August 07, 2021 16:52 UTC