From the WHP annual calendar · Sunday, October 31, 2027
Clocks Change to Standard Time
Twice a year, the clock change shifts the daily rhythm; some people need a few days to adjust. After the switch to winter time, it suddenly gets dark earlier on the way home. Simple tips help staff cope better with the change.
Idea to get started
Intranet post one week before the change (last Sunday of October): "5 tips for the clock change." Tips: shift bedtime gradually, avoid alcohol, evening routine. Note for managers: show more understanding for fatigue in the first week after the change. Consider flexible start times.
Proven for this occasion
Sleeping In After Daylight Saving Time
After the clock change, the team starts Monday morning 30 minutes later. Zero cost, five minutes of effort – and a concrete signal: recovery is a priority here…
Did you know?
Only about a third of the world’s countries change their clocks twice a year, most of them in Europe. Germany has observed daylight saving time again since 1980.
Source: Pew Research Center (2023); Sommerzeit seit 1980: dpa
- of countries worldwide change clocks
- ≈ 1/3
- Daylight saving time in Germany
- since 1980
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