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7 tips on how employers can combat Seasonal Affective Disorder among workers
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7 tips on how employers can combat Seasonal Affective Disorder among workers
Experts say businesses can take several steps to help employees battle Seasonal Affective Disorder. Oct 20, 2022Winter is coming — and that means your employees might be weighed down by cold, cloudy days.An estimated 10 million workers are battling what experts call Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a form of depression.At a time of heightened awareness of employee mental health, rising burnout and elevated turnover, experts say companies would be wise to take SAD seriously.
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Amy Mosher, chief people officer at human capital management platform iSolved, said there are several proactive steps employers can take — starting with understanding the issue and the risks it presents.“It’s really important for an employer to understand that the winter months can bring not just a gloomy day but also just a lot of stress around the holidays.,” Mosher said. Read more: Dallas Business Journal » Tough flu season likely; ‘twindemic’ spike with COVID-19 unlikely, health experts say Seasonal affective disorder: Best practices for companies - Phoenix Business Journal Get to know our Middle Market 50 companies — Nos. 21-30 - Dallas Business Journal Get to know our Middle Market 50 companies — Nos. 31-40 - Dallas Business Journal
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“It’s really important for an employer to understand that the winter months can bring not just a gloomy day but also just a lot of stress around the holidays. There are other reasons why the flu season we’re entering might be more serious than past years.,” Mosher said.
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We integrated new technology to assist with efficiency and communication.   Tips for combatting seasonal affective disorder Mosher had some tips for employers on how to recognize SAD and how to help.
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Shanu Agarwal, chief medical officer for Summa Health. Tips for combatting seasonal affective disorder Mosher had some tips for employers on how to recognize SAD and how to help. That includes: Recognize the signs: Employees may be pulling away from direct engagement at work. That could come in the form of not being online as much or showing up late to meetings ,They might have absences without notice that are out of character.
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Jude Children’s Research Hospital and a member of the WHO Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System network. Talk to them: Mosher said it helps to start a dialogue by asking how the employee is doing and that you have noticed their change in work behavior. Talk to them: Mosher said it helps to start a dialogue by asking how the employee is doing and that you have noticed their change in work behavior.
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Mosher stressed its on the employee to share how they are feeling, but just show that you care about their situation. “A more susceptible population would equate to more influenza activity,” Webby said.
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Documentation requirements are significant and technology has and will continue to make these requirements more seamless. Revisit your sick-leave policy: Many employers developed a Covid-related sick leave policy, but Mosher said having extra sick leave can help workers battling SAD or other issues.
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She said she also tries to give employees extra time off around the holidays, such as a paid half day for them to practice self care. Even though a summary of the Australian health service says its season was mild to low, other observers have interpreted the Australian data as showing Overall, “the prediction is that our numbers are going to be definitely higher than we saw in the last two years,” Agarwal said.
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She said she also tries to give employees extra time off around the holidays, such as a paid half day for them to practice self care. Acknowledge publicly as a company that mental health is important: That means talking about mental health and even sending out an email generally that affirms employees are able to access mental health care, and to direct them to either internal company resources or external resources when appropriate.
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Recognize their contribution: Mosher said their company has done Thanksgiving turkeys or hams, or gift cards, but have also gravitated toward letting workers direct a small amount of money to a charity of their choice. It hasn’t happened yet, and it’s unlikely to do so this winter, Webby said. Gift cards are ultimately taxable and gone quickly, but the feeling of contributing to a cause you believe in lasts longer, Mosher said.
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Gift cards are ultimately taxable and gone quickly, but the feeling of contributing to a cause you believe in lasts longer, Mosher said. Utilize technology to compete but leverage relationships to work locally grow your business. Think about inclusive engagement: Engage your employees in fun and inclusive ways, for both in-person workers and remote workers, Mosher suggested.
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Interaction among influenza, coronavirus and other common viruses, which epidemiologists are still studying, could slow the spread of influenza this winter, Webby said. That could mean office parties but it could also mean virtual instructor-led dance or yoga classes. Add in games or contests and prizes for extra engagement.
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“We don’t yet understand the interaction between all these respiratory viruses during a pandemic,” said Michael Osterholm, director of the at the University of Minnesota. Add in games or contests and prizes for extra engagement.  Ask your employees: Perhaps most importantly of all is to ask your employees how you can better support them and take that feedback to heart, Mosher said.
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“I think it starts with a conversion, whether with a group or individual employees on how they feel they are supported from a mental health perspective. The best time to get the flu vaccine is September to October, Summa Health’s Agarwal said.
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