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One of the biggest challenges in the corporate world is what to do if you have an incompetent boss. Many people lose sleep over this kind of issue, as it can be a big threat to your own wellness and wellbeing at work if your boss is apt to…

In the corporate world, a workplace mentor is supposed to help you, guide you and to do everything possible to protect your wellness and wellbeing in the workplace. In reality, things can be a little difficult. Frequently,…

In order to progress in your career, you need to be ready. According to strategic planning consultant Allison Rimm, author of The Joy of Strategy: A Business Plan for Life, ‘It is important to identify your blind spots and shine a spotlight…

One of the worst things you can do to your health and your home life is carry the stresses of work in your front door. The stress can damage the way you feel about yourself and those around you. You may even go as far as to not want to…

Sex is an important part of any relationship and when one of you isn’t really feeling in the mood, it can put stress on your love life. It’s easy to fall into the trap of running out of time to have sex, from those work emails you have to…

With increasingly busy work schedules, it can be difficult to get everything in your schedule done in a single day. How productive you are at work plays an important role in how much you can get done off your to-do list, and its the thing…

Getting fired isn’t fun for anyone, but sometimes it’s a necessary act. There are ways to make the situation worse or better though, and for the sake of both the employer and the employee, the latter is preferred. It helps take a difficult…

The leader of any successful company will tell you that a work-life balance is good for corporate wellness; a reputation of putting employee wellbeing first increases morale, yields superior work and attracts the best talent in the market.…

Studies have shown that there is a great deal of potential in improving our wellbeing in the workplace by improving our heart health. We spend a large proportion of our time at work, so it stands to reason that this should be one of the key…

Whether you work from home, or can’t be bothered to walk to the other side of the office, email has changed the way we communicate with co-workers. However, is that handy inbox really such a blessing to corporate wellness? Or are you better…

In the early 20th century managers began to seek out new ways to increase the happiness of their employees, as they found that happier workers produced better work, were more competitive and staved off burnouts for longer. Because of this,…

People spend majority of their time at the office, maybe even more so than they do at home, especially if they are workaholics who always do overtime. However, the long hours spent at work can be rendered unproductive in the case of an…

A miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy before 24 weeks - unfortunately, around one in five pregnancies suffers this fate, and most occur in the first 12 weeks. You're classified as having recurring miscarriages if you've lost three or…

Here’s something to tell your boss next time you are speaking to them: taking time off work actually makes you a better employee. In a demanding corporate world, this can be a difficult concept for employers to stomach, but it is true that…

It is hard in today’s corporate-driven world to keep a health work/life balance, but more studies than ever have proved that your wellness is strongly linked to how able you are to achieve this. People who do not prioritise their wellbeing…

So it seems that in this world, if there is something  we want, we have to work for it. Many people set about earning a living by making use of a working environment. There are an  innumerable amount of professions in which people of…

You may dread the very thought of being injured at work. However, despite your best precautions, you may not be able to prevent getting hurt at work and suffering an injury that requires you to take off work to recuperate. It is no secret…

Research from the American Institute of Stress suggests that the majority of people in America, and other areas of the world as well, suffer from the same effects of stress on a regular basis. 77 percent of people regularly experience the…

It can be hard work trying to be a dad and have a successful profession at the same time. Whilst much attention is giving to mums who are trying to juggle a career and a family, there is very little recognition of the fact that men are…

There have been many claims in the past that maintaining friendships at work can damage your career, but the opposite may actually be true. In a recent study, researchers found that less than a quarter of people in America alone state that…

Networking is vital for business, but in order to network successfully you need to be prepared to develop strong relationships that benefit each person. Many people don't maintain these relationships, claiming that they don't get any…

These are difficult economic times, and however hard you work, you may find that your company is no longer able to afford to employ you full time. This can be a devastating blow, and can affect your mental wellbeing, as well as your sense…

A judge has concluded that the wellbeing of those with mental health problems is not being considered when it comes to ‘fitness for work’ assessments. The Department for Work and Pensions has failed to protect those with mental wellness…

Employee wellness programmes can be a great addition to a company and help employees feel valued and rewarded. According to studies, having an effective wellness programme in the workplace can help you save millions in reducing the number…

We all know the importance of working out regularly, but sometimes it can be difficult to find the time in our increasingly busy lifestyles. When we spend so much time on our careers, it makes sense that we workout at our place of work -…

Boosting your corporate wellness is always important, but what happens if you take time out to have children? Doubtless, you’ll have certain concerns upon returning to work; are you good enough anymore? Will your kids cope without you?…

Women who are successful in business have usually achieved the right work-life balance. Delegates at a conference hosted by the Dubai Women Establishment were told that the most successful female entrepreneurs are those who are able to…

Working with your best mate can often seem like a dream come true – until reality bites. It’s often said there’s no quicker way to fall out with a friend than to start working with them or going into business with them. So here are 7…

We all know we should make more of an effort with our fitness, especially if you're trying to maintain a healthy weight. But losing weight can be difficult if you're strapped for time. With many of us committing to long work schedules, it…

There’s a form of exercise that doesn’t cost a penny or require any fancy equipment, can easily fit into your everyday life and that almost anyone can manage. It’s called walking, and we’ve been doing it for three million years now. And…