Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression related to changes in seasons, can have a significant impact on mental health and on employees’ productivity and engagement. Not only can seasonal depression impact employee productivity, but it can also affect the way people engage with their co-workers and customers. As a result, it’s important that human resources (HR) professionals be able to recognize the signs of seasonal depression and take steps to help individuals get the treatment they need.
While symptoms typically begin in the fall and continue throughout the winter months, seasonal depression can occur at any time of the year.
