Vuelta al trabajo tras el verano: por qué organizar una fiesta de empresa

September arrives and, with it, the last workers who were still on vacation return to their jobs, much to their regret. After a period of trips, meetings with friends, rest and enjoyment, recovering the work rhythm is not easy. How to make returning to work after the summer easier?

What is post-vacation syndrome?

Please note that six out of ten employees admit to suffering some degree of post-vacation syndrome in Spain, according to Spanish Society for the Study of Anxiety and Stress (SEAS). That is, a large part of the workers return from their summer break entering a state of general malaise, lack of motivation, tiredness, irritability, lack of concentration and sadness. A phenomenon that not only affects the professional in question, but also to the companies, who see how their productivity is diminished after vacations and cases of work absenteeism increase.

How to make returning to work more bearable?

However, companies can facilitate the return to work after the summer. In this sense, these are five effective strategies:

1. Plan a gradual reentry: Instead of returning to work all at once, it is useful to do so progressively, incorporating more complex tasks gradually.
2. Set clear and achievable goals: Defining short-term goals helps regain focus and motivation.
3. Take regular breaks: Including short breaks during the workday can prevent burnout and improve concentration.
4. Encourage physical activity: He regular exercise, accompanied by good nutrition, is essential to maintain physical and mental well-being.
5. Organize teambuilding activities: Events such as workshops, informal meetings or a company party can reinforce team spirit and make the return more pleasant.

Why does a company party make it easier to return to work after the summer?

Regarding the last point, in fact, It is increasingly common for companies to organize recreational gatherings when returning to work after the summer. It would be something like the traditional christmas food, but dated after the vacations of most of the staff. The reason for this boom is that these company parties, in addition to the advantages that any teambuiling activity provides, present multiple benefits for workers and companies. What are they?

• Strengthening ties: Makes it easier for employees to reconnect with each other and with the company, creating a more collaborative and friendly environment. This leads to greater teamwork and a friendlier view of workers returning to work after the summer.
• Concentration of reunions. Conversations between workers to catch up after vacations are inevitable. However, with these teambuilding activities these updates personal in a global space, reducing the loss of productive time involved in recounting vacations from colleague to colleague while they meet again in the office.
• Motivation and morale: A celebration helps raise employee morale, making them feel valued and appreciated by the company. In addition, it is a moment of fun that reactivates the motivation of the staff.
• Stress reduction: Increased stress is one of the signs of post-vacation syndrome. However, this type of company meeting provides a space for workers to relax and enjoy themselves, reducing the anxiety associated with returning to work after the summer.
• Increased productivity: As a consequence of all of the above, a more united and motivated team tends to be more productive and efficient in their work. Perhaps the company will lose a day to encourage this reactivation after the summer, but did you know that post-vacation syndrome can last from 2 or 3 days to 21 days according to the person? Without a doubt, it is a good investment.

Therefore, although returning to work after the summer can be a challenging process, with the right strategies and the necessary support, it is possible to do it in a more bearable way. In this sense, Hacienda Guzmán is presented as the ideal place to celebrate this type of recreational or teambuilding events.. Its facilities and natural and outdoor environment They offer the perfect setting for a memorable company party that will get workers back on track. And with the good taste in the mouth that our extra virgin olive oil from Hacienda Guzmán always leaves. In addition, you have at your disposal the experience of our team of professionals who will personalize every detail of it. ¡Book your event!