Why holiday stress doesn’t need to derail productivity

By Alyssa Place, This is my expertise
Published Updated 3 Min Read

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While the holidays should be a time of festivities and fun, high expectations paired with the end-of-year work push can cause many employees to feel burned out before the new year even starts. 

Forty-five percent of employees are worried about their stress levels during the holiday season, according to mental health platform, BetterHelp. Finances, shorter deadlines, meeting expectations at work and home, and being over-scheduled were top concerns for employees during this time, according to a report by Healthline. 

Alyssa Place
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Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio


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