Show Notes
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
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