Wellbeing in Times of Uncertainty
Wellbeing in Times of Uncertainty ALAN WHITE Wellness Consultant EazySAFE Never in living memory have our lives changed so drastically than over the past number of days. New phrases such as ‘social distancing’ and ‘self-isolating’ form part of the global narrative and therefore most conversations at the moment. As workplaces adapt their practices for the health and safety of their workers, many of us find ourselves working alone or working from home. While we adapt…
Air Quality in the Workplace and the Impact on Worker Well-being
Air Quality in the Workplace and the Impact on Worker Well-being GEMMA COLLINS DOYLE EHS Consultant EazySAFE “Clean air is considered to be a basic requirement of human health and well-being. However, air pollution continues to pose a significant threat to health worldwide.” (WHO 2005) Believe it or not, the quality of the air in your office area is extremely important. When we think about air pollutants, we usually think about those found outside whether in…
Finding The Motivation to Change
Finding The Motivation to Change ALAN WHITE Wellness Consultant EazySAFE January is traditionally a time of resolutions. Declarations of change that will turn our lives in fantastic new directions. The inertia of Christmas indulgence makes us feel that we are not achieving enough and we decide that in the New Year it’s time to change. As 2020 begins, we look at what motivation it takes to actually change and improve your physical and mental…
Why Managers Should Listen to Understand, Not Respond
Why Managers Should Listen to Understand, Not Respond ALAN WHITE Wellness Consultant EazySAFE When we think of stress, we immediately think of the negative consequences that it can have on our mental and physical health. Stress and its’ related physical symptoms is a leading cause of employee absenteeism and as a result can cost organisations a considerable amount annually. Developing strategies that empowers employees to manage their stress can help managers create teams that are…
Making the Workplace More Family-Friendly
Making the Workplace More Family-Friendly GEMMA COLLINS DOYLE EHS Consultant EazySAFE The important of a family friendly workplace begins before an employee becomes a parent! With the busy world that we live in, it's possible that family life suffers. This is for sure, not the way nature intended. The early years of a child’s life are critical to their development. It is also the only time in their life where they will grow and develop…
Creating Work-Life Balance as a Parent in 2019
Creating Work-Life Balance as a Parent in 2019 CONOR BYRNE Business Development EazySAFE ‘Work-Life Balance’. It’s not just the latest buzzword or hot topic. It’s not just something that’s all the rage, or even something new. Perhaps it seems like that for some, but it has existed as long as the concept of working for money has. It has always been an important factor in our wellbeing, but not always seen this way or valued…
Working from Home? Tips for Remote Workers
We are living in an age where technology is advancing at an amazing speed. To see how far we have come even in the last twenty years, it’s pretty impressive! If we just look at how this has affected the area of work, we can see that these advances have made it possible for us …
Hidden Dangers – Office Safety
The office is not the first place you would think of when you think of safety at work! Office places would not usually fall into the high-risk category, but this does not mean that no hazards exist here. Let’s take a closer look. A job where most work tasks are carried out while sitting in a chair in a climate-controlled office would …