A longitudinal study of 80,000 Scandinavian workers has found an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in those who experienced bullying or violence at work. Participants were aged between 18 and 65 and had no prior incidence of cardiovascular disease. At the beginning of the study, they were surveyed on their experiences (if any) of workplace … Read more
According to Australian based research, our chase for productivity improvements is leading to very unhealthy workplaces – especially when it comes to mental health. Astoundingly, almost half of Australian workers surveyed described their workplace as mentally unhealthy. For small – medium-sized businesses, the challenge becomes resourcing programs to support the mental health of their teams. … Read more
Reducing stress, removing feelings of overwhelm and improving all-day energy levels could be as simple as adding a few different foods to your current diet. Importantly, it doesn’t need to be hard or time-consuming. Here are 5 superfood tips that are delicious and easy to implement. The brain needs protein to function properly. Without it, … Read more
For most of us, the summer holiday period is over for another year and it’s time to get back to work. But there can be a reluctance to get serious about business – especially on those super hot days when everything seems harder or those gorgeous, balmy days that beckon us outside. These feelings can … Read more
How diligent are you at keeping employee records – in particular next-of-kin or emergency details and leave dates? As Australia comes to the end of its peak holiday season, some businesses are finding an employee or two have failed to return to work when expected. Now they are finding themselves in a very tricky situation. … Read more
For many workplaces, the office Kris Kringle is a tradition. But over the years, we’ve all become more aware of its darker side. There’s the gift that everyone thinks is hilarious – except the recipient. Or the obligatory kiss or cuddle with Santa. These things can linger long after the event and develop a life … Read more
Wouldn’t it be nice if we could “idiot-proof” the world? When it comes to workplace Christmas parties, it can be surprising what your normally sensible, mature and reliable staff get up to. That’s why it’s important to set parameters around what’s acceptable before the event and then diligently monitor what’s happening at the event. The … Read more
In the lead-up to Christmas, things just seem to get busier and crazier. There’s often a significant increase at work as everyone rushes to achieve their Christmas deadlines. Then there’s the kids’ concerts and school events, shopping for gifts and planning your holiday get-away. Let’s not forget the pre-Christmas catch-ups with friends, the end-of-year work … Read more
Once upon a time, it was possible to sit quietly and do nothing. It might only be for a moment but it happened on a semi-regular basis while we were waiting for things like public transport, medical appointments, our turn in the bank queue and other, pre-smartphone activities. It might sound quaint and very old-fashioned … Read more
While it’s an admirable goal, chasing work-life balance can often result in heightened feelings of inadequacy or pressure because it’s so elusive. If that’s the case, how do we feel good about the way we distribute our time? Research published by Organisational Dynamics Journal suggests we set work-life boundaries instead of striving for work-life balance. … Read more