Apr 3, 2022 | COVID-19, Workplace Wellness
Vaccination in the workplace is critical, serving to protect employees from infectious diseases and fostering a robust and productive workforce. It aids in averting workplace outbreaks, curbing absenteeism resulting from illness, and providing a secure environment for...
Dec 12, 2021 | Social Media Post, Weeklies, WellForWork, Workplace Wellness
Stressors can affect our thoughts, moods, and behaviours, and over time, our physical health. Each of these are interconnected effect the stress cycle. Study shows that felling of trust, safety, and comfort can lower the body’s stress-related responses particularly...
Nov 21, 2021 | Social Media Post, Weeklies, WellForWork, Workplace Health and Safety, Workplace Wellness
The Ministry of Health advises that to live long and healthy lives, New Zealand adults should make regular Physical activity part of their lifestyle. Sit less, move more! Break up long periods of sitting. Many adults spend around 9 hours a day sitting. This includes...
Oct 30, 2021 | COVID-19, Health and Safety, Weeklies, Workplace Health and Safety
Working helps you gain a sense of pride and self-satisfaction, that you can support yourself and your family. There is no shortcut to success. Through hard work, we can achieve the goals of our lives. Everyone who goes to work should come home healthy and safe. It is...
Aug 30, 2021 | Weeklies, WellForDrive, Workplace Health and Safety
Every Kiwi is responsible for road safety. We need to keep the roads safe. Be sober Be safe An article published by Driscoll et al. compared the fatalities from work related motor vehicle traffic accident based on review of data from 1985 to 1998 in NZ and similar...
Mar 11, 2021 | Weeklies, Workplace Wellness
Is physical fitness testing in night shift appropriate? Today we live in an era when people work round-the-clock. Physical fitness to work is usually assessed at day or even shifts, in this case firefighters were assessed for their physical fitness to work during...
Feb 1, 2021 | COVID-19, Weeklies, Workplace Wellness
2020 has changed the way we live A lot has been written on the impact of COVID-19 and economic recession. I focus on the positive energy, lessons learned and our values refreshed. Most of us were so busy in our worldly success and international traveling that we were...
Oct 13, 2020 | Weeklies, Workplace Health and Safety
Heinrich Accident Pyramid Heinrich accident pyramid illustrates the importance of reporting and safe behaviour. It shows that 300 near misses lead to 30 minor injuries which result in one serious injury/fatality. Hence, if we focus on reducing our near misses and...
Aug 14, 2020 | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Weeklies
Behavioural Activation: A Powerful Tool for Mental Well-being Behavioural Activation is a proven technique that helps individuals break free from cycles of low mood and depression by engaging in meaningful activities. By focusing on positive actions rather than...
