The holidays are a time for joy, celebration, parties and potlucks in the office. But for some employees, this time can also be accompanied by stress and anxiety due to end-of-year reports, annual reviews and general burnout. Employers – especially HR and wellness departments – need to be aware of how their employees’ mental health can take a toll at this time of year. It’s estimated nearly half of Gen Zs (46%) and four in 10 millennials (39%) say they feel stressed or anxious at work all or most of the time. From shorter deadlines, end-of-year goals, and even added stressors that come with busy personal lives and schedules outside of work, developing robust mental health support and policies in the workplace makes a significant difference during the holidays.
