Visions of Ebeneezer Scrooge or Santa?

Does the Christmas season bring visions of Ebeneezer Scrooge or Santa to mind when you think of your workplace? The realities of the personal stresses of the holiday season can impact both dynamics and productivity. A recent article by Kathy Gurchiek, associate editor of HR News, offers some insights on the benefits of a company being sensitive to the personal pressures of the season along with reminders of the potential pitfalls of maintaining a "nose-to-the-grindstone" mentality.

In what ways do the dynamics of your company change, if at all, during the holiday season? Do you personally struggle with balancing personal and professional responsibilites more so than at other times of the year? Please share your thoughts and comments.

To read the full article, Holidays Can Ring in Distractions, Lower Productivity by Kathy Gurchiek, click here: Holiday Distractions

Posted by Denise Knutson, Senior Consultant, The H.S. Group