During my career, I have had no less than three immediate line managers and three other close colleagues retire early because of ill health. All six, in my opinion, were caused at least in part by work related pressure and stress. I don’t believe the situation is...
The damage caused to your health by smoking is well documented, but the damage doesn’t end there - smoking is also bad for business! Smokers take between 1 and 2.7 more sick days off per year compared to non-smokers as well as more breaks, which leads...
Know your numbers week is all about finding out more about your blood pressure, free checks are being given to 250,000 adults this week! Your blood pressure is just as important to know as your height and weight and you need to take action if...
“I’m too tired today, I’ll start again tomorrow” “I have to stay late at work so I don’t have time” “Family life is getting in the way” Sound familiar? We’re all guilty of making these excuses for not working out, I know I am! My current most used...
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Establishing a culture of health and wellbeing in a workplace takes time and research and it can be difficult to know where to start or what your next steps should be. The Workplace Wellbeing Charter is one of the most useful tools in planning health...
AUGUST BRINGS US HAPPINESS HAPPENS MONTH, SO WHAT BETTER TIME TO START PROMOTING HAPPINESS IN YOUR WORKPLACE! Mental health and wellbeing is an increasing concern within the workplace and when we meet with our clients this issue is raised time and time again. Workplace stress is...
Do you get frustrated when people around you are less passionate about workplace health than you are? If so, you’re in the right place! Last week we held our first workshop for Health Champions which was a big success! Time and time again we hear how...
When I was 41 I almost had a breakdown. As the head of a busy housing department I remember standing up in front of a room full of my staff and feeling like I wanted to faint. I remember getting horrible palpitations, wondering if I was...
When I was 41 I nearly had a breakdown and I’ve seen many managers go under in my working life, retiring early because of ill health, their career and wellbeing in tatters. If I’m honest, I didn’t pay enough attention to the health and wellbeing of...