{"id":4248,"date":"2025-12-11T13:20:42","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T01:20:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bdsaccountants.co.nz\/?p=4248"},"modified":"2025-12-11T13:23:50","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T01:23:50","slug":"want-to-end-on-a-high-note-support-your-teams-mental-health-ahead-of-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bdsaccountants.co.nz\/insights\/want-to-end-on-a-high-note-support-your-teams-mental-health-ahead-of-the-holidays","title":{"rendered":"Want to end on a high note? Support your team’s mental health"},"content":{"rendered":"

The final stretch of the year can be hectic: deadlines loom, inboxes overflow, and everyone\u2019s racing to wrap things up before the holidays. Add in a packed social calendar, and it\u2019s no surprise stress levels start to soar.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s tempting to just push through the silly season, but looking after your people now helps them finish strong and return in January with the energy your business needs to thrive.<\/p>\n

Help manage workloads<\/strong><\/p>\n

Overloading December only leads to exhaustion and mistakes. Before setting and enforcing end-of-year deadlines, ask yourself this question: does it really need to be done this year?<\/p>\n

Prioritise what\u2019s essential and postpone non-urgent projects until January. Build breathing space into your calendar by leaving realistic gaps between deadlines. And avoid last-minute scrambles by clearly communicating cut-off dates for new work.<\/p>\n

Acknowledge your team\u2019s hard work<\/strong><\/p>\n

Recognition boosts morale, but it doesn\u2019t have to be costly. A simple \u201cthank you\u201d goes a long way, whether it\u2019s in a team meeting, a handwritten note, or a thoughtful gesture like finishing early on a Friday. The goal is to make people feel seen and appreciated before the break.<\/p>\n

Normalise asking for help<\/strong><\/p>\n

Create a culture where it\u2019s okay to admit when things feel overwhelming. You can do this by\u2026<\/p>\n