Episode 34: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year? Not for All. Caring for Employees' Mental Health During the Holiday Season

(Recorded 11-14-25)

While the holiday season is a time of joy😂for some, it also represents a period of significant stress, melancholy😥and loneliness for many others. As leaders, we MUST understand that a great number of our people are struggling (often silently) during this time of year. We also must recognize that there are tangible actions💡we can (and must) take to help others through this difficult. Those steps include:

1️⃣ Checking in about mental health

2️⃣ Demonstrating respect for and curiosity about holidays you don’t celebrate and those who don’t celebrate at all

3️⃣ Enhancing workplace predictability and flexibility

4️⃣ Expressing gratitude In meaningful ways

5️⃣ Reminding about mental health resources

As always, thank you so much for commenting and for sharing. Let's make sure we're taking care of each other!

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Michael S. Cohen is a partner in Duane Morris’ Employment, Labor, Benefits and Immigration Practice Group. He concentrates his practice in the areas of employment law training and counseling. Michael is a nationally-recognized thought leader on workplace culture and human resources issues. He has trained and counseled employers throughout the country and regularly conducts more than 200 trainings each year.

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