I've been struggling with my office job for a while. I can’t remember the last time I enjoyed the work or if I ever did enjoy it for that matter. It doesn't excite me and it doesn't really stimulate me. It can be stressful at times and it can be painfully boring at times. I don’t have any passion for it. I've always heard and read that you should do something you're passionate about and I'm sure what I'm doing is a passion for some people but unfortunately it’s not for me.
Read MoreFriday April 8th 2016 is Ireland's second National Workplace Wellbeing Day. I’ve written previously about Promoting Workplace Wellness and about how both employers and employees can play their part in promoting a positive work environment so I’m delighted to help spread the word about this event as ultimately this day represents everything that this blog is about: Promoting health and wellbeing to sedentary workers.
Read MoreDid you know that it's Sleep Awareness Week? Sleep is as important as exercise and nutrition in terms of our overall health but it's an area that's often overlooked. From a personal point of view, sleeping well improves our mood, our energy levels and can help us manage stress and depression. From a work perspective, a good nights sleep can spur our creativity, sharpen our focus and increase productivity.
Read MoreThis week I'm sharing an article from my friends at Focal Upright Furniture that is incredibly relevant for Office Worker Health. It's an easy to read guide on how you and your employer can make your office a healthier place to be. It’s broken down into six steps, all of which can be taken today. This is where modern workplaces are heading. Can you introduce some of these changes to your office in 2016? Why not get this article in front of your management team?
Read MoreIs it just me or is the real tell-tale sign that we are out of recession the fact that Christmas parties are filling up the diary over the next month just like they used to during the boom? Great news for the economy and the country in general but not such good news for your liver or your belly. Christmas Day and the days surrounding it are often a write off for many of us with food, drinks and extreme laziness top of the agenda for the majority. Not a whole lot wrong with that, it’s Christmas after all. What if we took our foot off the gas just a little in the lead up to it though? Wouldn't that be a big help?
Read MoreIt’s guest post time again on Office Worker Health. This week’s article will resonate with a lot of sedentary workers as the author is someone that’s had first-hand experience of back and neck issues as a result of sitting at a desk for years and years.
Read MoreThis week I’m delighted to welcome a guest post from my friend, former colleague and former football team mate Rob Battigan. Rob is married with two children under four and has recently started in a new role that has the potential to be very demanding on his time. In this post Rob gives us an insight into where he’s come from and where he’d like to get to on his exercise journey!
Read MoreA companywide change of health insurance provider at the beginning of the year has seen our new partner provide a number of health and wellbeing related talks throughout the year. The latest of these was delivered by Dr Mark Rowe and the subject was his ‘Prescription for Happiness’. Being a big fan of positivity and happiness in general, I was interested to hear what the good doctor had to say.
Read MoreLast week I spoke about what employees can do to promote a positive environment at their workplace. This week I want to highlight the role the employer plays in providing and supporting a positive environment for everyone to be.
A positive workplace can mean the difference between success and failure for a business. Good relationships amongst employees can lead to improved teamwork and, in turn, to a more responsive service for customers.
Read MoreAside from the responsibilities that come with work, perhaps the single most important factor that influences employee happiness and motivation, and how efficient and productive they can be, is their working environment.
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