I believe that unless many companies fix their workplace culture, their efforts to improve employee health, will be significantly hindered. Let me give you an example. A fast-growing company that sells digital solutions has been the ‘labour of love’ of a successful former sales director. In fact,...
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...