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Managing stress

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Stress at work is chronic. It impacts on our health, happiness, productivity, motivation and satisfaction. For that reason, it is important to have some great stress management skills and strategies. The articles below provide some useful, practical information about how to manage stress.

Manage Stress Slim down your stress, manage your weight

Latest research shows that ill-managed stress can impact on our ability to maintain a healthy body weight

napping in chair Can Sleeping on the Job Really be this Good for You?

Ever experienced that early afternoon slump at work, just after lunch? Well apparently that’s quite natural and in fact, could be the ideal time for a Power Nap!!                                    

 dog treadmill Too busy and stressed to have fun at work? 7 ways to break the busyness habit and flourish?

Busyness has become a habit. Constantly busy lives can makes us stressed and sick, leaving us wondering what life is all about. We suggest 7 ways to break the busyness habit and flourish in our personal and business lives.

Bullying at work is no fun for anyone Workplace bullying: no fun for anyone!

Bullying a problem in many workplaces and appears to cross all industries and occupations. So, how can you tell if you are being bullied? Or worse still, how can you tell if you are being a bully?

good breathing"Good Breathing" Corrects Posture and Boosts Energy at Work   

Breathing…it’s an action we do about 100,000 times each week of our lives. And for most of the time we are not even consciously aware that we are breathing, let alone whether we are breathing well. “Good Breathing” is however essential to healthy posture and positive energy levels

New coping strategiesHow do you cope when life throws a curved ball? Try these new ideas for proactive stress management

The latest ‘coping research’ identifies new proactive stress management strategies for coping with unforeseen events.

no stress relax at work Need a relaxing way to manage stress at work?

Promoting relaxation is one amazing strategy to counter stress at work. This article explains what relaxation is, how to relax and how to help your staff relax.

dog to work Pets at work! Taking the pooch to work leads to satisfaction and less stress!

A recent study has shown that taking a dog to work leads to greater job satisfaction, better workplace communication and less stress.

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Workstation assessments

Comprehensive ergonomic assessments carried out by professional, experienced, qualified staff.

Workstation assessor training

Learn how to conduct workstation assessments for your staff.

Lunchtime seminars

Short, engaging, informative seminars on a range of wellness topics.

Design partnership service   

Workplace wellness made easy. Assistance to design an effective wellness strategy. 

Workplace health services

A valuable range of workplace health services to enhance staff health, safety and productivity.

Resilience training

Presentations on a range of wellness related issues designed to support resilience.

Products

A useful book by one of Joyworkz directors, on how to find fun and enjoyment at work.

Articles/blog

A considerable range of well researched, engaging workplace wellbeing articles to inspire and inform.

Higher morale & enhanced team spirit.
Wellness iniatives can leave staff feeling appreciated. A planned wellness programme has the added advantage of providing a workplace with an array of team building activities that can contribute to employee motivation and loyalty.
Lower staff turnover.
When staff feel valued and cared for, they are less likely to leave an organisation.
Less absenteeism.
Promotion of healthy living can impact on absenteeism, including non-work related illness.
Enhanced employee engagement.
Healthy, well rested staff, are more likely to be focused and engaged at work.
Improved status as an employer of choice.
Attracting and retaining good staff is important for business. Wellness programme initiatives can improve a company's status as an employer of choice. 
Enhanced public image.
Companies who are known to be good employers can build this into their brand. Customers can feel good about doing business with them. 
Better customer service.
Customer service staff are more likely to believe in and promote a company's brand, if they themselves feel supported and valued.

The benefits of a healthy workforce

All companies are required under the Health and Safety at Work Act (2015) to provide a safe work environment, free from hazards. Workplace wellness requires a focus on employee wellbeing from a holistic point of view, moving beyond pure health and safety. This includes physical, mental and emotional health (WHO).

Companies with workplace wellness programmes may experience a range of benefits; these can include less instances of absent workers as well as increased productivity and employee retention. By creating a culture of health, employees can encourage positive habits in their peers and improve the entire organization.

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