Help Your Team Thrive Through the Holiday Rush

As the countdown to Christmas begins, many Kiwi businesses find themselves in overdrive. From finalising projects and reconciling accounts to managing stock and customer demands, the lead-up to summer can be intense. Add in school holidays, social events, and year-end fatigue, and it’s no surprise that stress and burnout often follow. But this season doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With the right support, your team can stay balanced, resilient, and productive.

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A thriving team is a productive team. When stress levels rise, focus, morale, and motivation tend to fall. Burnout can lead to absenteeism, disengagement, and long-term health issues. On the flip side, workplaces that prioritise mental health see stronger engagement, better culture, and improved performance.

In fact, an Australian study found that for every dollar invested in mental health initiatives, businesses saw a return of $2.30. That’s not just good ethics, it’s smart business.

The Five Ways to Wellbeing

The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand champions five simple, evidence-based actions that help people build resilience and boost mental health. Here’s how Boost can help you bring these into the workplace:

1. Connect

Encourage meaningful interactions through team challenges, shared goals, and recognition features that foster connection.

2. Be Active

With wellness incentives and activity tracking, teams are more likely to stay physically active even during busy periods.

3. Take Notice

Utilise mindfulness prompts and gratitude tools help employees slow down and stay present, even in high pressure environments.

4. Keep Learning

Support personal growth with access to learning modules, cross-training opportunities, and skill-building challenges.

5. Give

Boost makes it easy to celebrate wins, share appreciation, and support charitable initiatives – building a culture of kindness.

Is Wellbeing Part of Your Health & Safety Plan?

Mental health is a workplace responsibility. Just like physical safety, employers must manage risks to psychological well-being. That includes ensuring workloads are manageable and that employees feel supported.

Boost helps you meet these obligations by providing tools to monitor wellbeing, identify stressors, and take proactive steps to support your team. It’s not just a platform—it’s a partner in building a healthier, more resilient workforce.

Ready to Boost Your Team’s Wellbeing?

As the year winds down, now is the perfect time to review your policies and make well-being a priority. Boost can help you create a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and ready to thrive – no matter the season.

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