How Wellworks For You Can Help You Support Your Team

The holiday season can be a time of joy, but it's also a period of heightened stress for many employees. Tight year-end deadlines, personal commitments, and financial pressures can take a toll on their wellbeing. As an employer, you have the opportunity to support your team through these challenges. Wellworks For You offers wellness programs designed to help employees manage stress and maintain their mental health during this busy and often overwhelming time.

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The Impact of Seasonal Stress on Employees

Whether it’s the holiday rush, end-of-year financial reporting, or meeting Q4 goals, this time of year often places additional demands on employees' time and energy. According to a study by the American Psychological Association (APA), 65% of Americans report that work is a significant source of stress during the holiday season, with many citing the struggle to balance personal and professional responsibilities. This stress can lead to several issues, including:

• Decreased productivity: Overwhelmed employees are often less focused and may have difficulty completing tasks efficiently.

• Increased absenteeism: High stress levels can lead to burnout, illness, and more frequent sick days.

• Lower morale: Stress can negatively affect workplace culture, causing frustration, disengagement, and interpersonal tension among team members.

Recognizing and addressing these challenges can help employers create a more harmonious and productive work environment. Wellworks For You provides a variety of wellness programs that can alleviate stress and improve overall employee wellbeing.

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How Can Wellworks For You Can Assist Employers with Stress Management? ‍

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Financial Wellness:

‍Financial stress often peaks during the holiday season, as employees juggle gift-giving, travel expenses, and end-of-year financial obligations. Research from Forbes shows that financial stress can negatively affect employee productivity and overall mental health. Wellworks For You offers solutions to ease this burden:

1. Free Monthly Financial Wellness Webinars: These webinars help employees learn how to budget effectively, save for future expenses, and manage debt, reducing financial anxiety.

2. Access to Financial Counseling: Employees can receive personalized advice from certified financial counselors, ensuring they make sound financial decisions during the holiday season.

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‍Physical Wellness:

‍Physical health and stress are closely related. Regular physical activity is a proven way to reduce stress and improve overall health. Wellworks For You provides several physical wellness options to keep employees active and energized:

• Virtual Fitness Challenges: Encourage employees to stay active during the holiday season with Wellworks For You’s fitness challenges. Accessible through the wellness portal, these challenges keep employees motivated even during busy periods.

• On-Site or Virtual Fitness Classes: Offering yoga, Pilates, and cardio sessions either on-site or virtually, these classes give employees convenient ways to exercise and relieve stress.

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‍Mental and Emotional Wellness:

‍The holidays can bring personal stresses, from family tensions to feelings of loneliness or grief.

• Counseling Services: Employees can access short-term counseling for stress, anxiety, family issues, or other concerns, helping them process their emotions and develop coping strategies.

• Crisis Support: In the event of a mental health crisis, our mental health resources offer immediate connection to professional resources.

• Virtual Learning Center: Through webinars, videos, and e-Learning Series, employees can access a wide range of topics that offer practical advice for managing stress, maintaining work-life balance, and addressing holiday-related challenges like Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

• Free Monthly Mindfulness Sessions: Wellworks For You provides monthly virtual mindfulness and meditation sessions, helping employees reduce stress and improve focus.

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Building a Year-Round Culture of Wellness

Beyond offering specific wellness programs, it’s essential for employers to create a culture that prioritizes well-being year-round. Here are some ways employers can support their teams:

• Encourage Open Communication: Ensure employees feel comfortable discussing their stress levels and workloads with supervisors. Open lines of communication can help prevent burnout and ensure that employees have the support they need.

• Promote Work-Life Balance: Allow employees to take time off or work flexible hours when necessary, particularly during the holiday season when personal commitments may be high.

• Lead by Example: When managers participate in wellness programs and model healthy stress management behaviors, it sets a positive tone for the whole team.

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Support Your Employees with Wellworks For You

Now is the perfect time to invest in your employees' wellbeing. By partnering with Wellworks For You, you can provide comprehensive wellness solutions that help your team manage stress, stay productive, and feel supported during the holiday season and throughout the year.

Contact Wellworks For You today to learn more about our programs and how we can help your organization thrive.