TIPS FOR AVOIDING VACATIONS POSE SYNDROME

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.