The office kitchen area can be a battleground where germs, bacteria, and mould triumph. The horrors of the workplace kitchen area are real, and alarming enough to make even the most experienced office cleaning crews run screaming. According to Dr. Peter Barratt, Technical Manager at Initial Hygiene, shared office kitchens are high foot traffic areas … Read more
The average office desk has more than 10 million bacteria living on it, which is 400 times more than what is found on a toilet seat, according to research from the National Library of Medicine, with refrigerator doors, computer keyboards, and printers among the worst offenders. An unclean and untidy work environment can be dangerous … Read more
If someone nearby was to suffer a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), would you know what to do? Even if there is an automated external defibrillator (AED) nearby, if you are unsure how to use it, or are afraid to use it, this can result in severe consequences for the patient. Using an AED is quite simple, … Read more
Making sure that important safety information effectively stands out helps to prevent accidents and injury. Learn what the different safety signs mean and what you will need for each possible situation in your workplace. Meeting WHS requirements and using the proper signage will ensure that your staff and visitors are kept safe. Danger THIS COULD … Read more
Employees are under more strain than ever to satisfy the huge demands of work-life balance and financial concerns. 9 out of 10 Australian employees believe it’s essential to work in a psychologically healthy atmosphere, yet just half believe their employers are taking necessary steps to address the leading causes of work-related psychological injuries. Over the … Read more
Flu and cold season can quickly ravage a workplace, bringing down revenue, productivity, and a rise in absenteeism. Every year, the flu typically affects between 10 to 20 percent of the population with the average infected person missing around 3 – 4 working days, which adds up to nearly $7 billion in lost productivity annually. … Read more
Having an understanding of basic workplace first aid is an important part of creating a safe and healthy working environment.
Somehow, it’s almost that time of year again…..tax time! This year, there’s a great opportunity for you to take advantage of the temporary full expensing scheme, and claim tax deductions on technology, office supplies, furniture, and kitchen essentials. Temporary Full Expensing Scheme The Temporary Full Expensing measure introduced by the Australian Government to help businesses … Read more
Work-related stress is an increasing concern around the world, affecting not just individuals’ health and well-being, but also organisational productivity. Nearly two-thirds of employees feel stressed at work due to overwork, job uncertainty, and colleagues, which can have serious consequences on an employee’s mental and physical health. According to Atlassian and a PwC Australia survey, … Read more
The pandemic has forever changed the way that we live and work. While many businesses have adopted the new hybrid model, allowing employees to have a flexible working arrangement, splitting their time between being in the office and working from home, it’s time to celebrate the technological advancement that allows us to work productively and … Read more
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