Five festive tips to boost your business this Christmas

Christmas is here, but that doesn’t mean your business has to take a back seat. It’s the time of year for getting swept up in the season – from twinkling lights to last minute shopping, meeting friends to relaxing with family at home. But for businesses, this time of year presents both opportunities and challenges.

With these five simple steps, you can keep your business running smoothly while spreading some holiday cheer!

1) Holiday-themed time blocks

Or “work hard, sleigh hard!” As the festivities kick in, you can encourage your employees to balance their productivity with some extra fun. Encourage them to block out productive work time, followed by a short, festive break. A quick team catch-up with a mince pie or a virtual Christmas playlist on Teams can help keep morale high while ensuring that tasks stay on track. For seamless remote collaboration across your business, Zen’s SD-WAN helps teams stay connected without a hitch, wherever they are.

Business boost: Energised teams tend to complete tasks more efficiently. And maintaining a balance of fun and focus helps reduce burnout, meaning fewer delays on critical projects.

2) Decorate your digital workspace

Who says the Christmas tree should stay in the corner? Spruce up those Zoom calls with holiday-themed backgrounds or start a “best Christmas jumper” competition. Whether you’re working in the office or remotely, Zen’s Business full fibre broadband keeps your online festive fun going strong.

Business boost: A positive work culture can lead to higher employee satisfaction, improving production and efficiency, and even retention rates. Happy employees, after all, provide better customer service!

3) Find a flexible festive balance!

Let’s face it, you don’t have to be Santa to have a few too many Christmas tasks to juggle. Offer flexible working hours so employees can handle last-minute shopping, school nativities, or family visits. Zen’s Digital Voice and CloudComms solutions can help your teams stay in touch with clients even when they’re working to their own holiday schedules.

Business boost: Flexibility isn’t just a perk, it’s a positive productivity booster. Giving employees autonomy over their time allows them to stay focused on key tasks without being distracted by personal stresses.

4) Set clear priorities

If you’re rushing around like an elf in Santa’s workshop, perhaps you need to prioritise what’s important and what can wait till the new year. Make it clear which tasks need to be wrapped up before Christmas and focus on those. Setting realistic expectations helps your team feel in control and can help you finish the year on a high note.

Business boost: A well-prioritised workload helps your team stay strong from start to finish. When everyone knows their goals, they work more effectively towards delivering on what matters most to your business.

5) Host a virtual Christmas party

Deck the virtual halls with bytes of holly (or something like that)! It’s time to organise a festive end-of-year celebration, whether it’s a quiz, “best decorations”, or anything else, as long as it’s fun and interactive, it’ll help boost team morale before the big day.

Business boost: Strong social bonds lead to better collaboration. Taking the time to celebrate as a team can enhance workplace relationships, making your team more cohesive and productive.

Ready to give your business a boost this Christmas? We hope these tips provide some food for thought, and let you make the most of the festive season!