Protecting your sight in the workplace
Your vision is one of your most valuable assets, yet it’s often overlooked in the hustle and bustle of daily work life. Whether you work in an office or a more physically demanding environment, protecting …
Why fruits are essential for your health
As we kick off Healthy Eating Week it’s the perfect time to delve into myriad benefits of incorporating fruit into your daily diet. Whether you’re looking to boost your immune system, increase energy levels, or …
Breaking the silence: addressing men’s mental health in the workplace
Societal norms often discourage men from expressing vulnerability or seeking help for emotional problems. Traditional notions of masculinity emphasise strength, stoicism and self-reliance, which can create barriers to acknowledging and addressing mental health challenges. The …
Introduction to meditation and its benefits to employees
Meditation is a powerful tool for reducing stress, enhancing emotional balance and improving cognitive function. Workplace environments often contribute to life’s stresses and strains, so incorporating meditation into your daily routine can be incredibly impactful. …
Prioritising employee health on World Hypertension Day
Hypertension is often dubbed a ‘silent killer and while it isn’t visible to the naked eye, it can have severe life threatening consequences. When the pressure in your blood vessels is consistently too high, you …
Ten things to include in your driving for work policy
Many workers across the West Midlands drive as part of their job and while workplace health and safety laws don’t apply to regular commuting, the laws do apply to driving related to work activities. That’s …
The advantages of face to face health assessments in the West Midlands
Across the West Midlands, employers are seeking ways to streamline their processes. When it comes to workplace health, remote assessments are a popular solution. However, it’s important that we don’t forget about the effectiveness of …
What are Safety Critical Medicals and why do we need them?
When we think about workplace safety, we often think of hard hats and high visibility jackets but one thing that is sometimes overlooked the medical ability of employees to successfully do their job. This is …
Step towards wellness: the benefits of walking to work
We all have busy lives. When deadlines loom and schedules overflow, finding time for physical activity can seem like a luxury. However, there is a simple and easy way to incorporate exercise into your daily …
10 reasons to stay hydrated at work
Water is not just a basic necessity for survival, it plays a pivotal role in our overall health and productivity, particularly during our daily grind. Tomorrow is World Water Day 2024 and we want to …