Covid and Christmas: supporting your people's wellbeing

With Christmas 2020 looking very different this year, we ask what managers can do to support their people at this time of year. Robbie Hurley is joined by Acas head of mental health and wellbeing, Francoise Woolley, and Acas workplace adviser, Susan Raftery, to uncover: 


  • What’s unique about this time of year for our wellbeing
  • Why leave, keeping in touch and (remote) Christmas parties matter
  • What to do if you think senior managers will not support Christmas fun 




Episode Resources


Holiday, sickness and leave advice


Coronavirus and mental health advice


Webinar: Managing mental health (for managers)


Talk to an Acas adviser about your workplace challenge


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