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Workplace Health Ideas
Welcome to our Workplace Health Ideas page. As the name suggests we aim to promote workplace health through the sharing of ideas and hints which will empower you to create a safe and healthy environment in your workplace.
Have you heard about Corporate Massage? Corporate Massage is usually defined as short duration massage performed in the workplace or at corporate functions or events. Corporate Massage is the new buzz phrase in workplace health solutions. Corporate Massage differs from spa type massages in that the recipients usually remain fully clothed and are often seated for the massage which usually lasts for aproximately 15 minutes. The benefits are numerous: It physically and mentally relaxes the employee and allows them time out to refocus and achieve mental clarity. It is motivational and creates goodwill with the employer and amongst employees. Call us today to try corporate massage in your workplace!
Does your organisation have an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)? EAPs offer staff free short term counselling to address personal issues which can impact on concentration and work performance. The cost to the organisation can be considered an investment in workplace health and employee performance as unresolved personal issues can cause hours of lost productivity and staff absences. EAPs can provide help with interpersonal/relationship conflicts, emotional stress, grief, drug and alcohol related problems and trauma counselling. EAP providers can be found by "googling" the search term "employees assistance program".
Do you observe correct desk ergonomics? Follow this link to ensure that you have your desk and computer set up correctly. Poor ergonomics can lead to poor posture, back ache, neck pain, headache, carpal tunnel syndrome (tingling/numbness in fingers), forearm pain to name a few!
Link - Set up my desk
Stock the staff kitchen with healthy snacks and ditch the biscuits! A healthy bowl of seasonal fruit and perhaps a selection of decaffeinated coffee and teas will help staff make more health concious food choices throughout the day.
Have a "meeting on the run", or walk, literally! Some meetings can be held while you walk, to and around a local park. By taking the meeting our of your workplace you will gain the health benefits that walking and fresh air can bring. A brisk stroll on a fine day clears the mind and it certainly will be one of your more memorable meetings!
Organise a lunch time walking group. 30 minutes of fast paced walking instead of a long lunch and you will soon see health benefits of increased cardivascular fitness and weight loss.
Try to support a Quit campaign in your workplace. Smoking is bad for everyone's health. By supporting your co-workers who want to stop smoking sends the right message - Workplace health is everyone's concern!
Know the law and your legal responsibilities with regards to workplace Occupational Health and Safety. Everyone in the workplace has responsibilities from the CEO, management, right down the line. Visit the Work Cover site in your state to find out your responsibilities.
Did you know that Work Safe week is held every October. You can visit WorkSafe to find useful information on workplace health and safety.
Give a healthy gift this Christmas. Instead of chocolates or boozy lunches buy your staff a massage! Massage often re-awakens people to the stresses and pain held in their bodies, that they have put up with for so long they have "switched off" the warning signals. We often have people saying wow! I didn't know my shoulders are so tense! Maybe I had better make that massage appointment today! This one little step can lead to a workplace filled with more health concious, focused and productive people.
The following links will take you to other massage and health related sites.
Massage Magazine
A magazine full of research articles on why massage works!
Health Direct Australia
The government health website!
The largest human search engine on the web.
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