Nine simple ways to stay active in the workplace
What does a typical working day look like? For many of us, it involves spending long hours behind our desks at work, then going home and relaxing in front of the TV, surfing the web or chatting to friends on the phone for the remainder of the evening. These are all standard ways to wind down after a hard day at the office.
However, regular inactivity and a continuously sedentary lifestyle could have a long-term negative impact on our wellbeing. In fact, research has shown how this type of lifestyle is on one of the reasons there is a rise in illnesses like heart disease, diabetes and certain forms of cancer. A positive start to tackling the problem is as simple as hitting 10,000 steps a day. However, for those with full-time jobs, it’s often hard to find the time to fit in exercise or to break our routine of refreshing emails.
Read Dr Davina Deniszczyc’s nine approaches to staying healthier and more active at work below.
Can office design boost productivity?
Everyone wants their employees to be more productive. It’s what will drive better results, more income and, ultimately, healthier profits. However, all too often does the word ‘productivity’ purely conjure up notions of streamlining processes, expunging dead wood and reconfiguring roles and responsibilities. How much impact can your surroundings have?
The fact is that disengaged employees are unproductive employees, so it’s crucial for workers to feel inspired and motivated by the environment they’re working in. The way the workplace is designed plays a huge role in shaping employee behaviour and enabling them to do their job to the best of their ability.
