The tinsel is down, Starbucks has returned to its regular cups, office holiday parties have come and gone, and the sun sets while the workday is still in full swing. It’s no wonder so many workplaces lack buzz and energy in January.
4 Ideas to Beat the New Year Doldrums
Studies have found January to be the least-productive month of the year.
January 17, 2023
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Summary.
Studies have found January to be the least-productive month of the year, and this year, the problem is compounded by headline-making layoffs, so-called quiet quitting, and a broader productivity slump. The signs are strong that 2023 won’t be an easy year to navigate, which is all the more reason to shake things up at the start. The author presents four ways to breathe new life into this notoriously dreary time of year.