The festive season is approaching, and along with it comes a whole host of performance management issues HR departments need to be wary of. The Christmas period is an exciting one for many, but it can also be a very stressful time; one where employees feel a mounting frustration for not being at home with their loved ones. Whatever the reason, managers everywhere are likely to notice the season’s impact on productivity and performance.
According to a recent MetLife review, December is the most stressful month of the year for 42 percent of workers, who have a hard time dealing with the complicated work-life balance and issues that arise from colleagues taking time away from work.