Work and Wellbeing
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Mobile app offers safety line for lone workers
First 5000 | August 18, 2018A mobile phone app designed to protect employees working outside the office is gaining traction in Australia.
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Our workplaces are filthy and it’s costing us all
Libby Sander | August 12, 2018Humans have an inbuilt disgust response to dirty environments and a clean workplace has also been shown to reduce sick days and increase productivity but the typical office desk is home to over 10 million bacteria, 400 times more than a toilet seat.
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The precarious life of an independent worker
Stephen Barnes | August 5, 2018More and more Australians are creating their own employment opportunities, but what are some of the upsides and downsides of being an independent worker?
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Four-day weeks for five days’ pay?
Jarrod Haar | July 27, 2018A trial of a four-day working week shows that employees felt better about their job, were more engaged, and reported greater work-life balance and less stress, boosting their overall productivity.
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People with depression take less time off work if they have supportive managers
First 5000 | July 26, 2018People with depression who get support from their managers are much less likely to miss work, according to research conducted in 15 countries. The authors say their findings bolster the case for active mental health workplace policies.
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A silent career killer – here’s what workplaces can do about menopause
Ruth McPhail | July 15, 2018Breaking the workplace taboo on talking about and managing menopause symptoms will improve employee satisfaction and retention, to the benefit of all.
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Choosing artwork for your company
Justine Wilson | July 10, 2018Struggling to find the missing link when decorating a space? If you’re new to the art scene, selecting the perfect piece can be a daunting task. However, there’s an art piece out there for every foyer and office, you just need to know how to find it.
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How pot plants create a healthier and happier office
Cristina Hernandez | July 4, 2018How many pot plants do you have in your office? Five pot plants in a medium-sized room can clean up pollutants and improve mood and well-being.
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Are you fit for business?
First 5000 | June 9, 2018“Men think that their business is more important than their health. But if you’re dead, you can’t run your business.”
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How ‘media snacks’ are taking over the workplace
Ethan Tussey | June 3, 2018The procrastination economy has turned simple mobile games into lucrative products. It can make a subscription service a vital source of content both at home and at the workplace. And the best part? Smartphone screens are so small that a boss button isn’t even necessary.
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‘Fly in fly out’ workers suffer poorer mental health
First 5000 | May 31, 2018One in four FIFO workers experience high levels of mental distress – two and a half times higher than the general Australian population, according to a new study.
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Ditch the car for your commute to improve your health
First 5000 | May 28, 2018You could have even more reason to be smug if you walk or bike to work as new research suggests a physically active commute is linked to a 30 per cent reduced risk of dying from heart disease and stroke.
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Health incentives are the work perk you shouldn’t overlook
First 5000 | May 25, 2018Three quarters of employees say they’re more likely to stay with their employer because of their benefit program and 35 percent of millennials have turned down job offers because they were dissatisfied with the benefits offered.
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Why your goals might be making you miserable
First 5000 | May 24, 2018In an age where we are constantly juggling different goals across work, leisure and other commitments, researchers have found that pursuing goals at odds with each other could be a recipe for unhappiness and under-performance.
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5 tips to avoid flu at work
First 5000 | May 21, 2018With flu season just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about keeping infection at bay. Here are five tips and tricks for staying fit and productive this cold and flu season.