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SAD times | Five tips to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder at work

Five tips to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder at work

As winter approaches some employees may be finding that they go to work and come home in complete darkness.

This lack of daylight exposure can cause some to experience winter depression, also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). This disorder impacts around 20% of the population and typically causes low mood, fatigue and increased irritability.

Obviously these symptoms can affect the productivity of workers and the overall office morale. To help combat the impact of SAD at work, the experts at We Are WildGoose, team building activity providers, have put together five ways that employers can help their staff stay motivated through the winter months.

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