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Everybody wants to feel safe and secure in their workplace right? As an employee you want to be able to do your job without fear of injury or loss and be paid a fair amount for doing so. In fact many employees cite this as being more…

If you are a working person, you will spend a very large percentage of your life at your place of work. Whether this is an office, a classroom, and outdoor space or any other type of environment, it is very important that you make sure you…

Working from home has pros and cons in terms of corporate wellness, but when it comes to environmental wellness there’s nothing better. This is according to a new survey conducted by online market research firm USamp, who found that having…

Technology has helped workaholic Indians to achieve a better work-life balance. This is according to a new study from Accenture entitled Defining Success, which found that 64% of Indians describe themselves as workaholics, and their…

Work takes up a large proportion of our time, with most of our week spent with our colleagues. So, with this in mind, it stands to reason that how we feel when we're there is important. Just because you're at work doesn't mean that you need…

Finding the balance between work life and home life can be very tricky indeed, but it is vital for corporate wellness. People take care of their wellbeing best of all if they are able to enjoy their work life, enjoy their home life, and let…

A new government scheme has been designed to tackle the problem of long term sickness absence. It is all too common an occurrence, according to government sources, that workers go on sick leave and end up being absent for months at a time.…

There are not many people that enjoy the daily commute to work. Whether it’s sitting on a noisy bus, sweating on a crowded train, or battling the motorway traffic, travelling to work is full of stresses and strains. And if you’re already…

If you lead a team at work, or are in charge of one or more people, the relationship that you have with those that you manage is vital to your own success. You may hate the term ‘boss’ but if part of your job involves telling others what to…

Everyone loves a good chat with their neighbour or colleague, and women especially are always under fire for being prone to gossiping. But studies show that it might be more than just a personality trait - researchers claim that gossiping…

For many small businesses, the real downfall in their success is that they attempt to go it alone. In reality, you need several important relationships in order to make a business work. The way you communicate and interact with other…

Workplaces can be places of extreme stress, and a very important element of corporate wellness is protecting the mental health of all employees. Statistics have shown that one in six workers struggle with some type of mental health problem,…

Life after a serious work injury can be a stressful experience. Your body is pain, you’re unable to work, and you’re worried how you will pay next month’s bills. However, if you were injured while at work, your employer may be liable for…

The gym. Maybe you just don’t have the time. Maybe you don’t enjoy being looked at while you work out. Or maybe you don’t want to pay hundreds of dollars a year to wait in line for the bench press. Whatever the reason, there are fantastic…

The modern workplace is changing. Instead of sitting in a typical, old-fashioned corporate environment, with desks and chairs and people writing on paper using pens, typical office workers use a computer and a keyboard. They may be in an…

Few people can break the cycle of addiction alone. Loved ones have a much better chance of recovering and staying sober for a lifetime after completing a rehabilitation program in a treatment center. These centers provide tools and support…

In the modern world it can be very easy to lose track and lose control of our home lives when they are combined so seamlessly with work. We often see ‘having it all’ as the pinnacle of our achievements. This places our focus on external…

It’s widely accepted that the best way to lose weight is to follow a balanced diet and get plenty of exercise. But do you need to join a gym to get the best weight-loss results from your exercise? No – The Ex-gym Member I’ve been a…

In some companies, taking a sick day is seriously frowned upon. But the problem with this culture is that it encourages staff to drag themselves into work when they are not well. This means staff often stay unwell for longer and increases…

Working with friends or family can initially seem like a great idea. After all, if you already get on outside of work then it’s natural to think that you’ll have fun working together. However, many people quickly discover that working with…

Any program that is designed to build strength will require hard work and dedication. Here is a look at six strategies that will help you achieve your fitness goals as quickly as possible. Learn to Rest Weightlifting takes quite a toll…

Recent surveys suggest that as many as one in three British people have had a romantic relationship with a colleague. And as we work longer hours in the office, there is little wonder that when it comes to finding romance, many of us seek…

Long-distance relationships are more common than ever. No longer is it the norm for people to automatically settle down with their childhood sweetheart or marry someone from their home town. Instead people now meet at university, on…

It’s worth asking: does the concept of a work-life balance really exist? And when you are interviewing for a company, what are questions that you should ask to find out if they value work-life balance without making it seem that you are…

Not so long ago, bullying in the workplace was a problem that was widely ignored. Thankfully, attitudes have changed and today many employers have policies in place to deal with workplace bullying. In addition, staff who feel they are being…

The renowned 19th century philanthropist Andrew Carnegie described teamwork as “The fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.” And in most organisations people will be expected to work in teams from time to time. Some teams…

Many of us like to look after our gardens. This is especially true as we get older – having a garden that you can be proud of is a very satisfying thing. Of course while this can be a very rewarding experience it is also worth…

Whether you are telecommuting for a large corporation or have a home business, working from home can be a challenge. Learning to manage stress, create a schedule, pay attention to your health and set reasonable goals are all important…

We're all living busier lives than our ancestors did. Technology has many advantages and one of those is the simple fact that it lets us do more. We can travel further to work, we can fill our day with more tasks and we can holiday in…

The office can be a bit stressful and being there longer than everyone else doesn't make it any easier. The fact is that having a boss who's younger than you can take some adapting. It can seem strange to take instructions from someone who…