Only 21 days to go, and the festive season is definitely here. Christmas is a time of distractions getting pulled in all directions with school holidays, parties, shopping, socializing with friends. All of which can impact on productivity at work.

As the festive season gets into full swing is easy to get tired and exhausted. Managing your motivation or managing your staff morale in December is key to maintaining productivity. Here are some ideas that you as employers can put in place:

• Fun competitions that are performance-based
• Clear expectations and goals and achievements broken down
• Internal targets and rewards such as
  • Long lunches
  • Finish early
  • Free lunch
  • Treats
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There are so many competing demands and expectations during the Christmas holidays, Directors, and colleagues take time off with their kids and this can leave a bigger to-do list for the rest of the employees. Allocate the work fairly and allow flexible working hours, allow certain days to work from home if need be.

Value your employees, and make them feel important with personalized thank you, personalized gifts, and small gift card bonuses to help with shopping.

Also, not all people love Christmas it may be a time of loneliness be sure to think about those who don’t have family be open and approachable, and provide as much support as you can.

Remember, genuine appreciation goes beyond $ rewards. Taking the time to listen, provide support, and show empathy can also make a significant impact on employee morale and well-being.

Arcadia Recruitment are specialist in Architecture, Design and Planning in Brisbane if you would like help with finding your new role, please feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Caroline Sanders – Director of Arcadia Recruitment