With the year drawing to a close, people are preparing for their Christmas festivities. They're hanging up their suits. Settling down. Pushing all thoughts and worries about work to the back of their minds.
When they return to work in the new year, they often find themselves dealing with the fallout from their break. Erratic calendars, unplanned business activities, and confusion sweep through the office as people try to catch up on their backlog and get their business ready for the new year.
Why is this? They didn't take the time to properly plan out their year ahead.