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Blue Monday

Articles about ‘Blue Monday’, the annual day that is often regarded as the most depressing day of the year. The concept of Blue Monday was first introduced in 2005 using a formula that takes into account various factors such as the weather, personal debt levels, and the time since Christmas and / or failing New Year’s resolutions. It typically falls on the third Monday in January.

Business management

Blue Monday and employee morale: moving beyond the gimmick

Blue Monday is often disregarded, but it can be helpful in improving your employees' morale throughout the year.

Employing & managing staff

Five ways to help staff beat Blue Monday

Here, Health Assured CEO and wellbeing expert, David Price, explores five things employers can do to help staff beat Blue Monday.

Employing & managing staff

How to beat the Blue Monday blues – Getting through January

New survey from workplace consultants Peldon Rose reveals key changes to the workplace to beat the Blue Monday Blues, improve employee wellbeing and boost productivity.

News

How to keep your customers happy this Blue Monday

More than half of consumers find long wait times to be their biggest frustration from businesses over Blue Monday.

News

Loss in productivity feared for Blue Monday 

'The most depressing day of the year' is expected to cost the economy tens of millions, according to a study.

Business management

How to help your employees get through Blue Monday

Here's what companies can do to help their staff get through the post-holiday slump.

News

‘We don’t like Mondays’ say SMEs

January has long been regarded as the most depressing month, but 22 January is pinpointed by academics as the most miserable day of the year coming one month after Christmas, with spiralling debt, bad weather, unkept resolutions and a lack of motivation overcoming us all. Here are some tips to help you cope.

Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Investing in a franchise

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.

Partner content

16 ways to improve your business cash flow

Read here for 16 tried and tested tips and tricks to improve potential cash flow problems

Business management

How to create good cashflow habits

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