Emerging stress, Aidp on the front line
"The issue of back-to-work stress is little explored in terms of consolidated practices, but it is very much felt in companies. That's why, as Aidp, we have started working on the creation...
Matilde Marandola, president of the Italian Association for Personnel Management (Aidp), says that her organization has started working on creating standards to address post-vacation stress, a little-explored topic in Italy. Marandola notes that few companies specifically focus on return-to-work procedures, but some more employee-focused organizations recognize it as a potential problem or opportunity.
She suggests that flexible work arrangements, such as smartworking or a shorter workweek, and training sessions could help alleviate stress. According to Marandola, the issue is particularly pressing in Italy due to the concentration of vacation time in August, which can lead to a high number of people experiencing stress simultaneously.
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