Hr holiday issues in the Philippines

1. Low productivity 

Cooler weather. Shorter days. Christmas gift shopping. Personal holiday errands. Yearly get-togethers. These are just some of the things that keep most employees busy during the holiday season. 

There can be a lot of things that can distract your people from work. While everyone is excited about holiday festivities, it’s still important to keep their focus in check. The holiday season is a critical part of any business, especially the days leading to the end of the year. Remember that just because a drop in employee productivity is inevitable, it can't be manageable. 

Pro-tip: Embrace the holiday season. Encourage managers to have some holiday fun in their respective departments, like Kris Kringle or surprise motivational gifts. 

2. Multiple leave requests 

Aside from productivity issues, you may also encounter several leave requests left and right. 

While most Filipino employees get a generous number of leaves, leave approvals get a little more challenging during this time, especially when there are still so many tasks to be done. Sometimes, there are even instances when majority would file their leaves on the same day. 

Pro-tip: Re-align your goals and objectives with your people. It’s important that your teams are aware of specific timelines and deliverables of key projects. Ensure that a skeletal workforce is also in place for different departments.

3. Post-holiday resignation 

Here’s a hard truth: Most Filipinos only wait for their 13th-month pay before they tend their resignation letters. A recent report released by Jobstreet.com revealed that there’s a high propensity for employees to quit their jobs after bonuses are given in December. In fact, the most popular month for employee resignation is the month of January. 

Pro-tip: Build a healthy company culture where employees feel safe, valued, and secured. Have your employees be part a part of the process and implement changes in a timely manner. This goes beyond pizza parties - make it impactful! Don't get pressured to build it right on the first try too, as building healthy company cultures don't happen overnight. 

4. Office Christmas party preparations 

We know how HR departments like yours are most likely stressed-out planning and preparing for office festivities. 

Christmas party preparations often come with challenging issues like budget constraints, unavailability of venues, and a seamless execution employees would appreciate.

Pro-tip: Plan early! Don’t wait until the last minute. Little tasks become big when they get checked off your to-do list. 

5. Employee Gifting 

Christmas gifting can be a hassle, especially for those who are a part of big corporations. For instance, thinking of a meaningful gift and shopping for about 200 to 500 people can be a huge task. For one, wrapping up these gifts can be time-consuming. Not to mention, storage and distribution woes can overwhelm your train of thought. 

Pro-tip: Partner with solutions providers like Pluxee, who can make Christmas gifting hassle-free. We offer solutions that give your employees the freedom to choose the gift they truly want and need. No need to worry about spoilage, storage, and distribution. We got you covered!

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