'Tis the Season for Holiday and Workplace Stress

‘TIS THE SEASON FOR HOLIDAY AND WORKPLACE STRESS

Which aspect of the holiday season is most stressful for you on the job?

32% Balancing holiday events and work obligations

23% Taking time off and coming back to a heavy workload

18% Having fewer people available to help with the workload

11% Buying gifts for coworkers/business contacts

8% Attending office holiday events

8% Other

What would you most like your company to do to help alleviate stress during the year-end holiday season?

37% Give higher year-end bonuses

32% Allow more flexible work schedules

17% Provide more paid vacation

8% Bring in temporary staff to help with the workload

6% Other

Source: Accountemps survey of more than 2,700 workers in the United States