Striking a balance between work and personal life is the key to maximising productivity, progress, and joy. Where our smartphones and apps help us to stay connected to the digital world, an old-school diary helps us to stay connected to the actual world, and can actually benefit our wellbeing. If you’ve moved away from paper diaries … 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
Work related stress is one of the most commonly reported types of stress. Our health and well-being can be significantly impacted by long hours, sedentary habits, poor body posture, and everyday job demands. According to Heads Up, one in five Australian employees report that they have taken time off work due to feeling stressed, depressed, … Read more
As the virtual workforce expands, we are forced to choose email and other digital forms of communication over the face-to-face connections. While it’s certainly convenient and gives us more work flexibility, there is a downside to the increase in emails that comes with working remotely. According to researchers from the University of California, Irvine, and … Read more
Want to achieve top performance at work and boost your brainpower? The first place to look is down at your plate. Nutrition is important – your brain needs plenty of good food and water to keep you healthy and on top of your game. But did you know that some foods are classified as ‘Brain … Read more
Did you know that one in five Australians (21%) have taken time off work in the past 12 months because they felt stressed, anxious, depressed, or mentally unwell? When you think about what causes the greatest stress in your life, what comes to mind? For some, it could be financial, an upcoming project or presentation, … Read more
The traditional 9-5 office routine is a thing of the past as working remotely, at least part of the time becomes the “new normal”. Previously, employees were required to commute to work, log in, and stay put until the end of their 8-hour day. As working trends change, companies and their employees are embracing the … Read more
Do you feel anxious while getting ready to go to work, uncomfortable expressing your emotions and opinions? Or perhaps you feel left out because of a lack of close relationships with your coworkers? These are just some of the feelings you may come up against during your years in the workforce. Unhappiness, fear, or unwillingness … Read more
Working from home certainly comes with its challenges, from setting up a workstation, missing out on daily catchups with colleagues over coffee, and familiarising yourself with the sometimes-endless video calls. Raise your hand if you’ve ever been on one of these video calls and spotted a pet peeking into the frame, cats climbing all over … Read more
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