Work and Wellbeing
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5 ideas to make the most of your office coffee
Liam Smith | March 20, 2019When you’re at work and that long-awaited coffee break finally comes, there is nothing more disappointing than going to the old vending machine in the break room which gives you that tasteless, barely coffee-reminiscent liquid.
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Australian companies working to offset $7 billion productivity losses through flu vaccination programs
First 5000 | February 27, 2019Employers are bracing themselves for potential repeat productivity losses this flu season with many employees again expected to take multiple sick days to recover from illness.
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Performing at a High Level: How business executives can stay healthy, motivated
Eva Benoit | February 22, 2019For business owners and busy executives, stress comes with the job. It’s part and parcel of the responsibilities and elevated expectations executives face every day. But expecting stress because you live with it every day isn’t enough: You need to find ways to manage stress and mitigate its potentially destructive impact.
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Study reveals economic and health benefits of denser suburbs
First 5000 | February 20, 2019Denser and more walkable suburban developments keep chronic diseases at bay and deliver lifetime economic and health gains of $4,500 for every resident, new research shows.
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Exhibitor opportunities for Western Sydney Mature Workers career expo
First 5000 | February 7, 2019Registrations for exhibitors specialising in career planning, education and training, financial planning and job seeking services are now open for the the first ever Career Check-Up Expo for Mature Workers due to be held in Penrith on 20 February 2019.
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“Job creep” reduces productivity at work
Benito Carbone | October 26, 2018Research by professors from the University of South Australia has found that continuing work-related activities after hours has an adverse effect on productivity and recovery.
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3 ways to supercharge your self-confidence
Michelle Sales | October 24, 2018The heavy burden of responsibility can weigh us down or mean that we lose perspective about the really important things in our personal and work lives, but with a little bit of practice you can learn to boost your confidence no matter what life throws at you.
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Boost your productivity with these proven music tips
Dan Anderson | October 17, 2018Many people like to listen to some music to help them focus on their work, but what are the best ways to use music as a way to improve your efforts, rather than distract you from them?
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Get on your bike for Ride2Work Day
First 5000 | October 16, 2018Women across Australia are being encouraged to leave the car at home and jump on their bike this Wednesday.
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Standing desks cut sitting time by an hour
First 5000 | October 13, 2018Office workstations that allow employees to mix up sitting and standing during computer work seem to boost job performance, as well as encouraging people to sit less during the work day.
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New Productivity Commission Inquiry to shine a light on mental health
First 5000 | October 11, 2018The Morrison Government will establish a Productivity Commission Inquiry into the role of mental health in the Australian economy and the best ways to support and improve national mental wellbeing.
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Positive mental health is a key to business success
First 5000 | October 10, 2018October 10 is World Mental Health Day and the event offers a timely reminder for Australian small businesses and family enterprises to assess their work practices and culture to improve the mental well-being of their employees.
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How the switch to daylight saving time affects our health
Oliver Rawashdeh | October 8, 2018We all need time to adjust to daylight saving time – but students and full-time workers might have a tougher time in the weeks after the changeover. So go easy on your kids and colleagues.
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Work out to work better
First 5000 | October 6, 2018Finding time for physical exercise can be a daily struggle when we are juggling work and life commitments. Diabetes NSW & ACT recommended several ways in which you can make exercise your daily priority.
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Outsourcing drug testing for SMEs
First 5000 | October 5, 2018Staff working under the influence of drugs or alcohol can be dangerous, not just to themselves, but their fellow workers and the organisation’s reputation. Outsourcing tests can improve employee compliance and workplace safety for all.
