{"id":18289,"date":"2022-08-29T10:27:09","date_gmt":"2022-08-29T07:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/?p=18289"},"modified":"2025-09-11T16:12:30","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T13:12:30","slug":"back-to-work-after-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/back-to-work-after-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"Back-to-work blues? Help your employees beat them"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sarah just got back from a week of lounging in the sun and sipping cool drinks on the beach. She is well-rested and full of energy. But as she gets ready for work, a feeling of gloom settles over her.<\/p>\n<p>She thinks about her overflowing inbox and sitting at a desk all day, and her enthusiasm dims. By the time she gets to the office, she\u2019s exhausted and already counting the days till the weekend.<\/p>\n<p><em>How did this happen so quickly after her restful break?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>What Sarah\u2019s experiencing is called the <strong>back-to-work blues<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Coming back to work after vacation can fill employees with a sense of letdown or even dread, and that\u2019s not good for morale or productivity.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll talk about <strong>why employees have these feelings<\/strong> and how you as an employer can help them <strong>overcome or avoid the back-to-work blue<\/strong>s and get the most out of their vacation time.<\/p>\n<h2>Why getting back to work after vacation can be stressful<\/h2>\n<p>If employees aren\u2019t exactly thrilled to get back to work, does that mean they\u2019re no longer satisfied with their work or your company? Do you need to worry about losing them?<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s common for people returning to work after the holidays or a vacation to feel a little down. It\u2019s usually temporary, but it can be alarming for employers and HR departments.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at why employees sometimes experience unhappiness when they come back to work. Then let\u2019s talk about why it\u2019s in your best interest to help make the transition back a more positive experience.<\/p>\n<h3>Why employees may dread returning to work<\/h3>\n<p>There are a lot of reasons people may not be thrilled to be back on the job, even if they were previously content at work. For instance:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>They feel a loss of freedom.<\/strong> On vacation, your time is your own. You can choose what to do with every minute of your day. But back at work (whether in-office or remote), you\u2019ve got your responsibilities mapped out for you. Even if you love your job, the partial loss of choice around how you spend your day can be a downer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>They dread a work pileup.<\/strong> Taking time away from work carries the risk of coming back to an avalanche of emails and client needs that built up in your absence. Forgetting about work while you\u2019re out doesn\u2019t make it go away, and it\u2019s not exactly pleasant to think about how much heavier your load might be now than it was when you left.<\/li>\n<li><strong>They have to get used to a more regimented schedule.<\/strong> With the loss of freedom also generally comes a strict schedule. Instead of waking with the sun and easing your way into the day, you\u2019re beholden to an alarm clock and have limited windows of free time. Your day is planned out in necessary but restricting time blocks, which can feel like a shock after the more spontaneous vacation life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Why you should help employees ease back into work<\/h3>\n<p>Making sure your employees feel optimistic when they get back from vacation (instead of just waiting for bad feelings to resolve themselves) serves both them and the company. Here are just a few reasons you should help team members overcome the blues and get back into work with a positive attitude:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Because you care about their well-being and happiness.<\/strong> You don\u2019t want your employees to be miserable.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Because you want them (and your company) to be productive.<\/strong> Helping people regain a passion for their jobs means they\u2019ll be more productive.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Because you want to keep your employees.<\/strong> Feelings of depression or dissatisfaction can hurt employee retention if they go on too long.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are plenty of ways you can anticipate and address this negative reaction to returning to work. Let\u2019s look at a few you can implement today.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>New season, new skills<br \/>\n<\/strong>Help your teams grow with TalentLMS.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">The training platform that users consistently rank #1.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/create\/aff:blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/CTA.png\" alt=\"Create my TalentLMS forever-free account\" width=\"291\" height=\"70\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>5 ways to help employees beat the back-to-work blues<\/h2>\n<p>Be ready for the end of vacation season (and prepare for the upcoming holiday season) with ideas for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/unlikely-staff-incentives-keep-onboard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>how to motivate your team<\/strong><\/a> upon their return to work. Here are five tips for welcoming them back and helping them rebuild enthusiasm for work.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Emphasize the company mission<\/h3>\n<p>Take employees&#8217; minds off of what they\u2019re losing (free time, time with family) and instead help them focus on why they should be excited to get back into the work groove. Remind them of your company\u2019s inspiring objectives.<\/p>\n<p>Send a \u201cwelcome back\u201d email to in-house and remote employees. Include an inspiring message at the top reiterating your company mission and the employee\u2019s role in helping you achieve it.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Plan regular team activities<\/h3>\n<p>It can be especially hard to come back from time off when your office life is all work and no play. Keep your work culture a priority by scheduling regular team lunches or online activities that can include those who work remotely.<\/p>\n<p>Host a conference call quiz afternoon. Or stream online cooking or crafting classes everyone can participate in. Putting activities on the calendar shows your team that there\u2019s room for relaxation and rejuvenation in the workplace, too.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Show employee appreciation<\/h3>\n<p>A welcome back message can do wonders for showing employees that you notice them and appreciate their work. But when you regularly show employee appreciation, you\u2019ll create a nurturing environment that\u2019s easy to ease back into.<\/p>\n<p>Make praise and gratitude regular parts of your interactions with employees. Whether it\u2019s formal recognition or verbal thanks and kudos in one-on-ones, employees will be more motivated when they know their work is seen and matters to the company.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Have a contingency plan<\/h3>\n<p>Make it easier for employees to get away <strong>without feeling guilty or worrying about work piling up<\/strong> by providing backup solutions. Make it clear how their work will be handled while they\u2019re gone.<\/p>\n<p>Who should they refer clients to in their <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/out-of-office-message\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">out of office message<\/a><\/strong>? What will happen with their projects while they\u2019re out? Show employees that, while you\u2019ll miss them, their vacation won\u2019t be a hardship for the team.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Share best practices<\/h3>\n<p>Share tips with your team in advance around preparing for time off and coming back refreshed and excited to engage. Provide a document or give a team presentation on ways to truly relax on vacation and bring that feeling back with them. These tips could include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Turn on out-of-office notifications.<\/strong> An astonishing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:6957228881019850752\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>79% of people admit to checking work email while on vacation<\/strong><\/a> (with 55% doing so on a regular basis). It\u2019s hard to do a mental reset when you never completely let go of work responsibilities. This can be especially difficult for remote employees who are used to work and home lives overlapping. Be sure to unplug completely and set up your OOO to let people know you won\u2019t be checking in.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Delegate your responsibilities.<\/strong> Put a plan in place for who will cover any emergencies or requests that come up in your absence. You&#8217;ll be able to forget about work more completely when you know you\u2019re not leaving anyone in the lurch.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bring back a souvenir.<\/strong> Bring something to the office (or keep it near your home work area) that reminds you of your trip. Catching a whiff of a scented lotion or enjoying a snack that reminds you of your time away can bring positive feelings to your workspace.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Come back to the office with a plan.<\/strong> Take time the day before, or morning of, your return to map out your first day with a to-do list. This gets your mind in productive work mode and helps you jump back in with positive energy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Team managers should also set an example by applying those tips. For example, if they check and reply to emails while they&#8217;re on vacation, their team members will assume they have to do the same, as well. Instead, if managers disconnect while taking time off, their team members will follow suit and manage to relax.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18293 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/TLMS_20220824_1200x314.png\" alt=\"5 ways to help employees get back to work after vacation | TalentLMS\" width=\"1200\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/TLMS_20220824_1200x314.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/TLMS_20220824_1200x314-300x79.png 300w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/TLMS_20220824_1200x314-1024x268.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/TLMS_20220824_1200x314-768x201.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Be aware of employee disengagement<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s important to do everything you can to help employees feel engaged in their work. Finding ways to motivate them after a vacation can benefit them and your company. But don\u2019t end your concern for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/well-being-at-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>employee wellbeing<\/strong><\/a> there.<\/p>\n<p>If the blues are not a temporary thing, or seem unrelated to time away, take time to understand the issue and help solve it. Longer-term concerns may take more than a great team culture to address (perhaps career development discussions or a look at making your workplace more inclusive).<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re addressing deep career concerns or the feeling of a letdown after a vacation, caring for your employees\u2019 wellbeing should be a top objective. Whatever your approach, make it a priority to ensure that all your employees are motivated, happy, and productive at work.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sarah just got back from a week of lounging in the sun and sipping cool drinks on the beach. She is well-rested and full of energy. But as she gets ready for work, a feeling of gloom settles over her. 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