Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The answer lies in reimagining what the workplace can offer employees by focusing on 3 key areas: The events of the past few years spotlighted declining employee mental health, prompting employers to acknowledge their role in supporting wellbeing.

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AUGUST 3, 2023

Euan Hall, Chief Executive at The Land Trust, believes that, “Work from home is going to be a major cause of mental ill health in years to come. Hosting events and workshops to achieve personal development goals and combat detrimental workplace habits — like procrastination — are useful for the whole community.

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 25, 2024

The findings , reported in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, were that participants who viewed natural images had lower stress levels and felt more rested afterwards. trillion a year in terms of improved mental health alone. trillion a year in terms of improved mental health alone.

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MARCH 3, 2023

Amazing what our subconscious picks up. Many companies send out mixed messages: we care, but not enough to reimburse for an ergonomic work desk or high-speed internet. Stepping back, it seems we might’ve seen this movie before, in another industry: retail.

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DECEMBER 5, 2022

There are also some countries and cities that are legislating reimbursements for remote work costs and putting the onus on employers to ensure health and safety for remote workers. Often, the amount paid towards remote work expenses depends on whether the job is full time or freelance, and the seniority of the employee’s position.

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MAY 5, 2022

This might impact someone’s balance and depth perception, and therefore their capacity to exit a building safely in the event of a fire when the sound of the alarms would be very loud. Beyond desk positioning, ergonomic factors should also be considered alongside sensory differences. Barclays new Glasgow campus – Design by Motionspot.

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Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 21, 2010

Not making a decision absolves procrastinators of responsibility for the outcome of events. Ferrari identifies three basic types of procrastinators: arousal types, or thrill-seekers, who wait to the last minute for the euphoric rush. decisional procrastinators, who cannot make a decision.

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 25, 2010

Keep it in a centralized location where family members can easily add their events. It’s not only back to school, it’s also back to sports, back to scouts, back to PTA, back to choir, etc. A family calendar can help you track what is going on for all family members. You’ll know at a glance what is going on any given day.

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Ian's Messy Desk

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Put them aside for last minute gift needs: office party, school event, etc. Once your list is complete, match the gifts you bought throughout the year to the appropriate people on your list. If you bought some of your gifts “on spec&# , don’t worry. Worse case, you can carry them over until next year.

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 23, 2010

Symptoms that are ignored ultimately lead to much more serious health problems. Be Realistic – Lots of stress comes from trying to control events or people you can’t control, or by not controlling those things within your control. Behavioral Increased substance (i.e.,

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Success

DECEMBER 4, 2023

It can be tricky when things come up like holidays, especially those gift-giving holidays, because they also coincide with events like buying new winter clothes for my kids, or family parties, teacher gifts,” she says. Pitch in for an ergonomically correct chair with a few colleagues, to prevent having to shell out too much money by yourself.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2007

Taking a break is good for your health, but its not a bar or a club. Here are some tips on getting your team members to lower their voices: Ask the group of people to quiet down, move their conversation to a meeting room or even take the conversation outside. Its nice to socialize at times, but we are here to work.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2007

This is actually good for your heart and has many health benefits as well. A large number of people that wake up in the morning need their coffee to jump start their mornings and help them throughout the day. Some even drink way too much - 2 cups of regular strength coffee is enough. Having Trouble Planning A "Non-Religious" Office Party?

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 10, 2008

Flu season can definitely be debilitating to your health. Did your co-worker, significant other or a client give you a surprise by coughing and sneezing around you? Dont you wish you could be where they are (to the left) instead? It happens each and every year, even if you end up getting the flu shot.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2008

The other way is to get off on a lower floor and either walk the difference, which can be great for your health (read my post on Walk Into A Better Life for more tips) or wait for the next ride. This, of course, can be a nightmare, since you could be walking up many flights. Having Trouble Planning A "Non-Religious" Office Party?

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2008

I gave in my health card and was asked to be seated. B eing able to retrieve the data is more important than an organized alphabetized file drawer. I remember going to a walk-in clinic (doctors office) for an ailment at the time. It was interesting to see that there were numbers on the side of them.

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APRIL 18, 2024

As the potential health risks of working from home become more apparent, working near home is emerging as a more attractive work model. A home-away-from-home approach to office design could encourage workers to leave their home workstations and move into hybrid working or coworking locations.

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