Work and Wellbeing
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The benefits of meditation in the business classroom
Neha Shivhare | May 14, 2018Meditation doesn’t just help people relax, neuroscience suggests that it can actually change the structure and function of the brain. Classroom meditation shows promise for improving student attention, focus, happiness and self-awareness.
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What is ‘burnout’ and what can we do about it?
Gabriela Tavella | May 12, 2018Feeling “burnt out” is a pretty common phrase in daily parlance, and we’re starting to learn more about its long term and highly destructive effects.
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Nominate a firm for the Susan Ryan Age Diversity Awards
Lyn Goodear | May 10, 2018Applications are now open for the Susan Ryan Age Diversity Awards to recognise organisations enriching the age diversity and inclusion of their workforces in innovative, exciting ways.
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Moaning about work can be good for you
Catriona May | May 2, 2018The research is in: Having a whinge with your colleagues can make everyone’s day a bit better. When the hours are long, and sometimes the people are too much, it feels good to get it off your chest or have a laugh about it.
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Queensland creates memorial for workplace victims
First 5000 | April 29, 2018Queensland’s state Government is honouring workers who have died as a result of work-related incidents, disease or illness, with two new memorials.
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Aussie fashion’s safety shame
First 5000 | April 24, 2018On the eve of the fifth anniversary of the tragic Rana Plaza factory collapse, leading Australian clothing brands that have stubbornly and shamefully refused to sign a critical safety accord are being urged to live up to their responsibilities.
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When flexible working makes life harder
Erica Coslor | April 15, 2018Flexible hours may seem like the solution for balancing work and home life, but do they always deliver? 4/10 working weeks can lead to burnout.
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Chill out. A slightly warmer office won’t make it too hot to think
Shamila Haddad | April 13, 2018Much of Australia has been sweltering in unseasonal heat, but boosting the office temperature a little can save energy and keep office workers comfortable without sacrificing their cognitive performance.
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Mindfulness therapies can reduce workplace stress
First 5000 | April 7, 2018Mindfulness-based therapies can reduce the growing problem of work-related stress in Australian companies, reducing individual anxiety, absenteeism and inter-personal conflicts.
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How to switch off this Easter without losing control
Andrew Spring | March 26, 2018Andrew Spring of Jirsch Sutherland shares his top 5 tips to help SMEs switch off over Easter without losing control of the business.
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5 ways better workplace design can boost productivity
Derek Lotts | March 25, 2018People are happier and more creative in well designed working environments. Derek Lotts offers some tips on making workspaces more attractive and productive for everyone.
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20% of asthma fatalities could be triggered by workplace exposure
First 5000 | March 3, 2018American research shows that men working in construction and food production, and women working with cleaning products in health care are particularly susceptible to asthma, a condition which claims more than one Australian every day.
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How employers can design workplaces to promote wellness
Libby Sander | February 25, 2018Employers can encourage employees to be more active through office design and reap the benefits of a happier, fitter and more productive workforce.