5 Things to Do This Month: December 2014

Though winter doesn’t start until Sunday, Dec. 21, some of you have already been hit by Jack Frost! As you buckle down for a long winter, here are five things to do this month!

Plan an Office Holiday Party

December is a great time to spread holiday cheer with friends and family. So as you celebrate the holidays this month, be sure you are sharing the same cheer you have outside of work with those in the office. Decorating and planning holiday parties are great ways to enjoy workplace camaraderie and celebrate a successful year.

Make Your Resolutions Stick

Every year, millions of people participate in the art of resolution making. However, according to research by the University of Scranton, only 8% of people actually achieve their New Year’s goals. It’s one thing to make a list of what you want to achieve—it’s a whole other animal to actually follow through. This December when you’re making a list of what you resolve to accomplish, set up steps of how to achieve them. In 2015, vow to be a part of the 8%.

Pay it Forward

We all have things to be grateful for, and this month is a wonderful time to share our blessings with others. From serving the less fortunate to making a child’s dream come true, you can make a life-changing difference in another’s life. Opportunities like the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program are great ways your team can get involved to help brighten a child’s holiday season.

Review Department Performance

Most likely, you are holding performance reviews for your employees this month, so consider having one for your whole team to look back on this year’s accomplishments and failures. Before you know where you’re going, it’s important to think about where you’ve been. You may have your own opinion of what happened in 2014, but it’s important to get others’ views and insights on what they experienced. Make a note of what the team saw as positives and negatives throughout the year and figure out what you can do to make 2015 that much more successful.

Stock Up on Staffing

As the year comes to a close, a large amount of your staff may opt to take time off for vacation. But just because your team may be smaller this month,
doesn’t mean you have an excuse to get behind on your year-end goals. Instead, stay ahead of the curve and plan to use extra workers to help maintain productivity. Staffing agencies, like Express Employment Professionals, can provide a much-needed safety blanket to keep your company moving forward and innovative in your market.

What are you doing to celebrate the holidays and ring in the New Year this December? Let us know in the comments section below!

One Response to 5 Things to Do This Month: December 2014

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