Does returning from holiday trigger a spike in stress, or is it easy to slip back into the rhythm of work? For many, coming back from holiday marks a turning point. From an HR perspective, it’s an excellent opportunity to strengthen the wellbeing of the entire organisation and help employees establish sustainable working practices right from the start of the season.
Holidays often break the cycle of busyness and restore energy. However, if employees are immediately immersed in a flood of emails, back-to-back meetings, and unclear priorities, the benefits of that recovery can quickly disappear.
Why invest in post-holiday recovery?
A well-planned return to everyday work:
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Reduces stress and strain – employees get a soft landing back into their work rhythm.
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Improves engagement and motivation – when employees feel noticed, they feel valued.
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Strengthens workplace culture – even small acts of wellbeing show genuine care.
Routines – a help or a hindrance?
Workplace routines can be a superpower for smooth workflow – or a source of stress. Back-to-back meetings, multitasking, and constant interruptions erode concentration and motivation. HR can make a real difference by setting policies and recommendations that give employees space to focus and recover during the day.
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Encourage scheduling of regular breaks and agree common break practices.
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Promote “no-interruption” signs or headset rules for focus work.
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Set meeting ground rules to ensure time for deep, uninterrupted work.
Auntie supports your team after the holidays
Auntie offers low-threshold, solution-focused discussion packages to help employees find practical ways to manage stress, maintain balance, and build a daily routine that supports wellbeing.
Benefits for employees:
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Personalised support and tools to strengthen mental wellbeing.
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The chance to create new, sustainable routines from day one.
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Confidential, flexible sessions that fit their schedule – with no waiting times.
When HR makes Auntie hours available to employees, it sends a clear message: your wellbeing matters to us – even after the holidays.
And what about you?
As an HR professional, you’ve returned from holiday too. What do your routines look like? Do you have space to pause and recharge during your day? Leading by example in wellbeing is just as important as in any other area of leadership. Taking care of yourself ensures you have the energy to support others.
Returning from holiday doesn’t have to be a sudden jolt – you can make it a soft start that nurtures wellbeing. Auntie is here for every employee, from the frontline worker to the trainee.
Share the Auntie registration link with your employees: https://registration.auntie.fi
If your organisation is not yet using the new registration page above, please share your existing link.
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