Work and Wellbeing
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Measuring progress and wellbeing in Australia
Stephen Bartos | December 23, 2019Attempts to measure wellbeing in Australia, and factor it into public policy have stalled, but wellbeing measures are being used with success in Iceland, New Zealand and elsewhere, offering hope their adoption will rekindle interest in this country.
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Six ways to relax after work
Derek Lotts | December 6, 2019To most people, their jobs are very fulfilling and working can be great fun, but it should go beyond just earning a living and paying bills.
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Paint manufacturer ordered to upskill senior staff in safety
First 5000 | November 28, 2019An industrial paint mixing and manufacturing company, MMP Industrial Pty Ltd, was ordered to provide essential safety training to key staff after a worker was seriously burnt during cleaning activities.
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Nurses left out of preventative health planning
First 5000 | September 24, 2019The country’s largest union, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF), has expressed its disappointment that nurses have been ‘left out’ of crucial planning for Australia’s 10-year Preventative Health Strategy.
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The benefit of Wellness Programs in the Workplace
Dominique Lyone | August 30, 2019Championing healthy choices in the workplace seems like a good approach to improving your team’s well-being, but does introducing a wellness plan actually have a positive impact on overall workplace health and well-being?
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Employees who take leave are happier, more productive
First 5000 | July 24, 2019New data from WorkScore shows that employees who take their annual leave are more productive at work, less stressed and are happier at work than those who don’t take their leave.
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New data shows work is negatively impacting Men’s Wellbeing
First 5000 | June 7, 2019Ahead of Men’s Health Week, Workscore has reviewed the scores of over 3,000 male employees and discovered that one-third of our respondents are struggling with poor wellbeing in areas such as work, body and mindset.
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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?
