Work Can Wait: Tips for Energizing Your Team Through Rest
Time away from the office can make or break your relationship with stress. Regardless of what your institution's policies are for vacations and holidays, it is important to consider how you can maintain healthy morale and energize your team during time off.?
Studies have shown that regularly resting leads to a long-term increase in performance, productivity, and focus. Mark Rosekind from Alertness Solutions reports that after a person takes time off, their performance can increase by 80 percent. Added benefits include higher concentration levels, more profitable organizations, and increased trust in leadership.
To energize your team through much-needed rest, encourage them to disconnect, set strategic deadlines, and pursue overall wellness. Harvard Business Review also states, “If you plan ahead, create social connections on the trip, go far from your work and feel safe, 94% of vacations have a good ROI in terms of your energy and outlook upon returning to work”. Provide your team with the affirmation that intentional rest is welcome and an essential piece in the process of being an effective contributor to the good work at your institution.
Take a look at this infographic for tips on setting healthy holiday boundaries.
As you prepare for summer vacations and the fall return, here are some pieces to think about for increasing morale and energizing your team.