(Recorded 11-14-25)

While the holiday season is a time of joy😂for some, it also represents a period of significant stress, melancholy😥and loneliness for many others. As leaders, we MUST understand that a great number of our people are struggling (often silently) during this time of year. We also must recognize that there are tangible actions💡we can (and must) take to help others through this difficult. Those steps include:

1️⃣ Checking in about mental health

2️⃣ Demonstrating respect for and curiosity about holidays you don’t celebrate and those who don’t celebrate at all

3️⃣ Enhancing workplace predictability and flexibility

4️⃣ Expressing gratitude In meaningful ways

5️⃣ Reminding about mental health resources

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