MANAGER’S GUIDE

Back-to-Work Anxiety: How to Support Employees Through the Transition

As some employees head back to the office, anxiety is higher than ever. Here’s how leaders can assuage employee fears and go back strong.

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Help anxious employees feel supported as they return to the workplace. 

Employee reactions to the back-to-work transition will vary, but setting the right tone can go a long way in easing employee stress, anxiety and concern. 

See how managers can show meaningful support, like:

  • Taking employees’ emotional pulse — and acting on the results 
  • Offering flexible accommodations for vulnerable groups 
  • Creating a psychologically safe work environment 
  • And more