If there’s ever a month to give your employees an extra boost of motivation, it’s January.
Research proves that not only does productivity plummet in January, the average employee is productive for only 31% of the working day. Delving in to productivity further, the study finds we complete most tasks at the beginning of the week. And unsurprisingly, after lunchtime our productivity drops (completely plummeting after 4pm).
What’s more, with Blue Monday (dubbed the ‘bleakest day of the year’) on Monday 16 January, mood as well as motivation will be suffering in the New Year.
But it’s not all bad news. With some extra encouragement, January has the potential to be a productive month, kick-starting your 2023 to-do list off with aplomb.
Below we’ve curated our recommended workshops and classes to help give your employees a boost of motivation, good mood and productivity in January – and beyond.
Make Productivity Your Superpower
The average employee is only productive for 31% of the working day. Delivered by a psychotherapist, this productivity power hour will equip you with tools and strategies to optimise productivity both at work and home.
The Happiness Formula
Happy employees are 20% more productive (and profitable) and 37% less likely to take sick leave or quit. Blending neuroscience and psychology, this session shares ‘best self’ strategies and cutting-edge techniques for deriving maximum happiness.
Goal Setting for Success
By actively setting goals, we set the wheels in motion for a focused, energised and motivated mindset. Using positive psychology practices, learn how to harness the inner strength we’ve stumbled across in the past few years and use it as a positive force for achieving our goals in 2023.
Need some support for Dry January?
Whether you’re doing ‘Dry January’ or simply Sober Curious, our ‘Alcohol Awareness & Mindful Drinking’ workshop will teach you about the long-term effects of alcohol on the body and mind. You’ll also learn tips to help manage your consumption mindfully, without feeling deprived.
Weekly Office Yoga Classes
Consistently proven to reduce stress and relieve anxiety, a regular yoga class is an under- estimated addition to your workplace wellbeing toolkit. Whether you’re thinking about starting an office yoga class or resuming your regular pre-pandemic class, this study shows yoga is THE best relaxation technique for reducing occupational stress. All ready got yoga on our wellbeing schedule? Office Pilates and HIIT are a big hit amongst our clients too.
To find out more about our Stretching the City can support you with your workplace wellbeing plans in January and beyond, drop us a line.
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