Yawning all the way to work; suddenly not wanting to go to work anymore; often being late... To avoid high temperatures, some people in Ningbo even resort to taking sick leave. Yesterday, the provincial capital once again faced a continuous period of high temperatures this summer, and the heat also ignited "high-temperature emotions" in the workplace. The latest online survey by the local talent agency 51job revealed that due to the persistent high temperatures, many office workers' work moods have "heatstroke." Among more than a thousand respondents, half admitted, "Recently, I've been feeling a bit annoyed, and the culprit is the high temperature."
Under the high temperatures, office workers are bothered by overtime work. "Help me analyze these things, finish early and leave early!" Around 5 PM, when the boss suddenly puts a pile of documents on your desk, no office worker feels anything but annoyed. In the online survey, regarding the topic of "What bothers you the most under high temperatures," more than 90% of respondents chose "overtime." Many respondents indicated that "being required to work overtime under high temperatures makes them feel even more irritable, suppressed, frantic, or angry."
Constant bickering and restlessness at work. Affected by the high temperatures, office workers generally reported "low work efficiency and being out of sync." Emotionally, even trivial matters could ignite verbal disputes among colleagues. Among the more than a thousand office workers surveyed, over 35% believed that since the high temperatures arrived, they indeed had become "procrastinators, or even unwilling to do anything." Some occasionally forgot tasks that needed to be completed on time because work is interdependent. Not finishing one's own work on time affects other colleagues' progress. Some respondents said, "Due to poor conditions, I was scolded by my boss during the high-temperature period."
For employees who run errands outside, high temperatures cause their emotions to fluctuate intensely. Many expressed "difficulty adjusting themselves." The survey found that to avoid going out for business, some even asked for leave using various excuses. Through exchanges with corporate HR managers, 51job discovered that since August, employee requests for leave in the provincial capital have sharply increased. Frictions between employees have also risen. "High-temperature weather easily makes people restless. Some employees find everything unpleasant, and their fiery tempers only get worse." A human resources expert from 51job said. Additionally, affected by emotions, office workers often arrive late or yawn incessantly while working.
Experts offer advice to alleviate "high-temperature emotions." High temperatures also affect job seekers. According to 51job, due to some individuals' restlessness, they appear indifferent during interviews, and some HR managers even eliminated candidates due to "too strong sweat odor," influenced temporarily by emotions. Since "high-temperature emotions" significantly impact work, how can emotions be relieved? For this, human resources experts from 51job have provided suggestions.
"Before starting work, it’s best to calm down for five minutes, shifting your attention from troubles to work, and allowing your body to adjust from outdoor high temperatures to air-conditioned rooms." Human resources experts from 51job introduced that facing a large amount of work, maintaining emotional stability is difficult for anyone. It is suggested to appropriately adjust the order of certain routine tasks, keeping one's work fresh. Moreover, ensuring sufficient sleep and rest time is crucial. Office workers should reduce staying up late and nightlife activities. Taking appropriate rest after lunch will be better. "Moderate exercise is also beneficial for relieving mood. Swimming, walking, yoga, etc., are good choices. Of course, avoid intense outdoor activities and take precautions to prevent injuries."