Share this article:

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.

Featured Resource

Make AI Work for HR: A Step-by-Step Toolkit for Real Results

Make AI Work for HR: A Step-by-Step Toolkit for Real Results

AI and automation promise major gains for HR, but many teams struggle to move from interest to action. The Ultimate AI & Automation Toolkit for HR is designed to help HR leaders cut through the noise and make confident, informed decisions about where and how to apply AI for real impact.

Continue reading for FREE!

Sign up for a myGrapevine account to get:

  • Unlimited access to News content
  • The latest Features, Columns & Opinions
  • A full range of specialist HR newsletters to choose from

Welcome Back

Sign up for myGrapevine

* By creating an account you agree that you have read and agree to our Terms and Conditions and that Executive Grapevine International Ltd and its partners may contact you regarding relevant content and products. You will also be added to the HR Grapevine newsletter mailing list.

Sign up to our daily newsletter

Have content like this delivered directly to your inbox.


Recommended

Ricoh EMEA: How purpose & employee voice are shaping our AI transformation
HR Grapevine
HR Grapevine | Executive Grapevine International Ltd
  • Podcast
  • 21:57

Podcast | Ricoh EMEA: How purpose & employee voice are shaping our AI transformation

Minimum wage breaches list exposes hidden payroll risks for HR
HR Grapevine
HR Grapevine | Executive Grapevine International Ltd
  • News

'Technical issues' | Minimum wage breaches list exposes hidden payroll risks for HR

How Virgin Media O2 is supporting student employees
HR Grapevine
HR Grapevine | Executive Grapevine International Ltd
  • Feature

'Earning, learning' | How Virgin Media O2 is supporting student employees

The AI-Enabled Workforce: Building Compliant, High-Performing Distributed Teams in the AI Era
HR Grapevine
HR Grapevine | Executive Grapevine International Ltd
  • Webinar
  • Register Now

The AI-Enabled Workforce: Building Compliant, High-Performing Distributed Teams in the AI Era

Get Employee Rights Act-Ready: Your Practical Guide to the Changes Ahead
HR Grapevine
HR Grapevine | Executive Grapevine International Ltd
  • Resource
  • Download Guide

Get Employee Rights Act-Ready: Your Practical Guide to the Changes Ahead