David Price: Five ways employers can help staff beat the January blues

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On Blue Monday, wellbeing expert David Price hands a fistful of tips to employers looking to give staff a much-needed lift during January.

With Christmas a distant memory, January is often perceived to be the bluest month of the year. Based on calculations on a number of factors such as the weather, debt level and failing New Year's resolutions, many believe the most depressing day of the year is the third Monday in January - known as Blue Monday. Employers can help their employees beat the January blues and Blue Monday by making a positive start to the year by trying the following ideas...

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