Feeling anxious now that Covid Restrictions have been lifted?

We have all had a tough time for the last 18 months, coping with the severe restrictions that the onset of coronavirus brought to the whole nation.       Read more

Weight in the workplace

Weight can be a contentious issue, either to the individual who may feel uncomfortable, or to colleagues if it begins to affect their work performance.       Read more

Any staff member missing from your team can have an effect on how productive your office is, but when a virus hits, such as flu or a stomach bug, it can become your worst nightmare.       Read more

It’s no secret that cancer is a seriously debilitating condition, and not something that we would wish upon anybody. Sadly, over 100,000 people of working age are diagnosed with cancer each year. This disease can change the entire direction of somebody’s life – including their career.        Read more

As a new employee in an organisation, whether large or small, it can be quite a daunting prospect – it is likely that they may have only met the HR department, or their immediate boss, or perhaps the owner of the company – this will depend on the size of the new place of employment. You will now have the task of ensuring that they have a smooth integration with their colleagues, and that the ‘daily grind’ is as pleasurable and fulfilling as possible in the very early stages. Questions will undoubtedly be asked as to whether there are any health benefits in place, and this is more and more important with the ever-increasing workload of a GP surgery.       Read more

We all know personal mental health matters, but did you know that as an employer the mental health of your employees also matters? Employee mental health can have fantastic positive effects on the way your business runs, however, it can also be detrimental and affect the way your business culture runs in a negative way. Creating a mentally healthy working environment, an open space for discussion and a support atmosphere could be the way to increase employee productivity for good.        Read more

Occupational hygiene is at the forefront of many debates surrounding office illness. With presenteeism at an all time high, hygiene is the only way to battle the further spread of Winter bugs and general illness. Managing health risks and discussing them over hygiene within the office space is the only way to battle mass absenteeism within your business. How can you achieve a clean working station and hygiene conscious staff?        Read more

The Current Problem

It is a well-known fact that businesses are losing vast amounts of revenue due to health issues such as absenteeism and presenteeism in the workplace. For those of you unfamiliar with the terms:       Read more

Recent studies have shown that a shocking 83% of employees have directly witnessed presenteeism in the workplace. With 40% of workers stating that their work is affected by health problems, the rise of presenteeism is becoming a widespread problem across the UK. What causes presenteeism, how does it affect business and how can you battle the growing issue?        Read more

Get your office Flu season ready with Media Doctor and Chief Medical Officer at alldayDr.com

As we welcome Autumn and Winter fast approaches, we see a dramatic rise in viruses and the reproduction of harmful bacteria. Autumn coincides with “back to school” regimes which incidentally assists the increase of coughs, colds and sickness bugs in the office. It most certainly seems that harmful bacteria and viruses thrive with the shift of seasons, so how can you ensure your health thrives with it and avoid pesky bugs in your business?        Read more