For some years,
the so-called post-vacations syndrome has become a well-known issue in the
world of work. The adaptation of the individual to the routine when he returns
from vacations supposes a very drastic change that he has to face.
Irritability, daytime drowsiness, lack of concentration and anxiety are some of
the characteristic symptoms that usually present the people with a
post-vacations stress.
To avoid this
type of situation, both worker and company should adopt a series of
preventive measures. In order to avoid post-vacations stress, it is not
necessary to follow each one of the following tips, since this depends on the
level of pressure or demand that "resists" each individual. In
addition, it is complicated that today some measure is taken against this
syndrome by the company, since some of these companies, or the majority, have a
personnel adjusted to satisfy the labor demand.
Tips for the worker for
post-vacations syndrome
To avoid
suffering stress on the return of vacations, the individual can follow the
following tips:
·
Have a few days between the end of the vacation period
and return to work. In this way, the schedules (hours of rest, meals and
leisure) are adapted and there is no such abrupt change.
·
Leaving home early to avoid traffic jams.
·
Take advantage of free time outside working hours.
·
Try to look for the positive side of returning to
work. To return with the charged batteries can favor the development of the
work activity and is that, the individual is not saturated and is able to solve
questions more effectively.
·
Make short breaks during work hours. With this will be
achieved an adaptation of the body, as well as mental, to the task in hand
·
Adopt a correct position in the workplace
Measures to be adopted by the
company to avoid post-vacations syndrome
On the other
hand, the company can also adopt a series of measures to prevent its workers
from suffering stress at the end of the holiday period. These measures include:
·
The department to which the worker who returns on
vacation must transmit all the events occurred during the absence of the same.
This avoids excess demand on the individual who tries to catch up after his
arrival.
·
Another important point is the definition of goals
after the arrival of the worker. In this sense, the worker will be motivated to
carry out the work assigned to him (on a consensual basis), as long as his
professional development within the organization benefits.
·
The company should consider the possibility of
organizing sports activities, so as to promote interpersonal relationships at
work. Currently, some companies organize marathons, paintball games and even
sporting championships.
