A survey reveals that some of the most common causes of the winter slump include bad weather, lack of natural light, and holiday-related distractions.

The winter months bring gloomy, miserable days, which can affect our productivity — especially those of us who work from home, which, according to the ONS, is 44% of workers in 2023.

According to a survey, 94% of employers stated that work productivity was the same or higher since employees started working from home. However, this work style isn’t the best option for everyone, as one study revealed that 30.2% of respondents felt their productivity had fallen when they began working remotely.

To find out more about what causes this winter slump, Toughened Glass Systems asked UK workers what affected their productivity during the winter months. The survey revealed that:

Cold weather was the main contributing factor for UK workers feeling unproductive during winter, with one in three opting for this in our survey.
One-fifth of UK workers state the lack of natural light contributes to their difficulty in concentrating during winter.
Just under 30% of UK workers said increased illness affected their productivity at work.
Toughened Glass Systems shared a range of tips and advice on how to improve productivity during these months, including tips on increasing natural light in the home, taking part in light therapy, and getting outdoors. View the full information here: https://toughenedglasssystems.co.uk/increase-productivity-during-winter/