However, it can also cause stress as employees rush to complete outstanding tasks and projects to be able to actually enjoy their time off. During this stressful time, it is important for leaders to support their teams in combating the end-of-year burnout with a set of insightful tips and strategies. Read on to discover 8 festive employee wellness strategies that will transform December from a hectic month to a cheerful and enjoyable one.
When I know someone is at a doctor's appointment for a few hours, is it appropriate to ask them to use sick time? They didn't originally document it as such, and I'm sure they made up their work in other ways, but I'm struggling to find the balance between flexibility in the current situation and enforcing workplace rules. Are they getting all their work done? Are they working flex hours, so it doesn't matter if they're away from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. because they work a few extra hours later in the day or at night? Is your sense that they're on top of their work and overall working the total number of hours you'd expect in a given week? Do they put in extra time when the work requires it?