Let's be honest - while everyone's feeling the January blues, HR professionals are carrying double the weight. We're not just managing our own post-holiday slump; we're responsible for lifting the entire organization's spirits.

And with studies showing that 76% of workers report feeling more stressed and anxious during winter months, our plates are especially full right now.

Here's the thing: while Blue Monday might be pseudo-science or a marketing gimmick even (yeah, we're calling it out), but the winter blues are very real. The combination of post-holiday credit card bills, failed resolutions, and dark mornings creates a perfect storm of low morale.

For HR teams already stretched thin by ongoing retention challenges and workplace mental health concerns, it's like adding ice to an already slippery slope.

But here's your permission slip to prioritize yourself today. Before launching that company-wide wellness initiative, block off some "do not disturb" time.

Take that extended lunch break you keep preaching about. And remember - sustainable support beats one-day solutions.

Consider implementing regular wellness check-ins and flexible working hours that last beyond January. Because supporting others starts with having enough energy yourself.🔋

🔗 Relevant links

• Blue Monday: Debunking Winter's Most Depressing Day Myth


• Blue Monday: How HR Can Combat Post-Holiday Employee Blues


• Transform Blue Monday: 5 Steps to Energize Your Team