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‘Chronic job strain can put both your physical and emotional health at risk,’ says Paul J. Rosch, MD, the president of the American Institute of Stress, but when corporate wellness experts and the like talk about this strain, they tend to…

Working on a vessel or on a rig offshore can be very exciting. It can also be very dangerous. Along with all the common types of injuries that may occur at work, you must add the additional danger of the water to the mix. Maritime workers,…

We all know the importance of regular physical activity, but sometimes our motivation can get the better of us. From boredom to a lack of variety in your workout, there are many reasons why people give up on exercising early on. These…

When you are trying to lose weight, it can feel like the hardest thing in the world. It’s all very well knowing that you absolutely must lose weight to benefit your wellness and wellbeing, but it doesn’t automatically make it an easy thing…

Work has for many of us become a staple to survive in life, many of us (including myself) have aspirations to further ourselves within our careers and as such we tend to go the extra mile to facilitate this. This also means that we need to…

A corporate wellness policy change made by Marissa Mayer, newly appointed CEO of Yahoo!, has put the work-at-home issue front and centre for many companies. Mayer quashed the option altogether for her employees, with much of the move’s…

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 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…

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…

The weather is suddenly starting to improve, the shops are getting in more pastel colours and most of us are thinking about summer. With that season comes a myriad of reasons to take care of your wellbeing, with everything from sunbathing…

When you’re interviewing someone for a position within your company, you look for skills, education and experience. But so many companies ignore one of the most vital elements of a successful candidate - employee engagement. When you’re…

If your child is diagnosed with asthma, you put all your trust in the medication designed to help them breathe more easily. But your child could be one of potentially thousands who have a genetic mutation which renders one type of drug…

Today's work environment is a lot difference from what once was. It's developed with our continual advance in medicine and what we've come to expect from it, as such we've come to expect more from work. The biggest motivator for this change…

The idea of working with your spouse might be horrifying to some, but many couples do work together extremely successful and manage to make it an advantage rather than a disadvantage. Indeed corporate wellness can be boosted by a…

Do you find yourself busy at your workplace beyond regular working hours?  Yes.  Often the pressure of work makes you sit late and work later and later.  You may need to explain to your spouse the necessity to work late, because it…

Working from home can be a major pitfall in your quest for wellness and wellbeing. When you’re at home, temptation is all around you – usually in the cupboards and in the fridge. It’s very easy to constantly pick and snack throughout the…

The idea of heading off on holiday and leaving the office behind is a luxurious and lovely one, but is not one that is realistically achievable for everyone. It’s very important for your corporate wellness that you take some sort of…