Blog — healthy office tips

Health Risks Think about how much you sit in one day. Don’t only think about the time spend in front of a computer screen but also the time you sit in your car, to eat, and relax. For many people that can add up to over 13 hours a day assuming you sleep 8 hours a night. The list ofhealth risks from sitting too long at your desk can go seem endless. Some on this list include being overweight or obesity, unhealthy blood-sugar levels and type 2 diabetes, increase chance of heart disease, and not to mention posture and back problems, muscle...

Office fitouts are an investment. A better, more though-out office design offers clear returns that don’t necessarily cost more. Focus more on increasing your organization’s productivity and success rather than only individual performance. Office management is not just implementing peace among your co-workers or maintaining office movement but also includes maximizing concentration for your office employees. When considering your office design ask yourself: Who are our employees, and who will they be in the next 5 years? Who else uses our space? (visitors, clients, community members, etc.) and why? How do we want others to perceive us when they enter...

Several studies have revealed that pets in the workplace can help boost productivity amongst employees. And whilst we have seen companies go to some great lengths to increase productivity amongst its employees for example in-house coffee shops, lounging and pod areas just to name a few, is having a pet friendly office pushing it too far?  Pet friendly offices are becoming a huge trend around the world, particularly in America and more and more companies like Amazon, Dell, Nokia and Google are adopting a pet friendly policy. Companies are even allowing pets in the workplace as bid to attract Millennial’s...

Your work life is 1/3 of your day and to need to be as healthy as your home. We usually have little control over the space we work in but being aware of problems that can affect us will enable us to take corrective measures and may encourage the creation of stimulating and nurturing environments. Below are 5 Tips that will help to provide an office that is balanced and conducive to good health and well-being, which will ultimately benefit your health and the health your company.  Healthy eating in the office Many offices now keep fridges which a small stock of food to...