'Lockdown 3.0' | HR tips for supporting staff on Blue Monday & beyond

With today marking Blue Monday – the day that has been dubbed the ‘most depressing day of the year’ – it is possible that staff will be feeling a bit gloomy and disengaged at work.

This coupled with the fact that England is currently in ‘lockdown 3.0’ and remote working continues to be the norm for many workers, could mean that the challenges faced by employees will be felt even more acutely this year.

Sharon Clarke, Professor of Organisational Psychology at Alliance Manchester Business School, said: “Blue Monday is said to be the ‘most depressing day of the year’ due to the low light levels, adverse weather and the fade-out of holiday positivity.

“It’s possible this year it will be felt more acutely than ever.”