As we near the end of a busy October, we’re bringing you three practical reads to support wellbeing in your workplace, and beyond. From the connections that help us feel we belong and are supported, to the way we set up our workspaces and the everyday movement that helps keep our bodies healthy, small things […]
A mentally healthy workplace doesn’t happen by accident. So, how can you create one? We spend a significant part of our lives at work. The people we work with, the way we’re treated, the demands placed on us and whether we feel supported can all influence how we feel – both at work and when […]
October is Ergonomics Month! So we thought we’d take a closer look at workplace ergonomics. When you hear the word ergonomics, you might think of office chairs, desks, mice, keyboards and computer screens. And while a workstation setup is certainly part of ergonomics, it’s only one piece of the puzzle. Ergonomics is about understanding how […]
Welcome to the September issue of The Wellbeing Wrap. Spring has arrived! Longer days, warmer weather and somehow, even more things to do! September can be a busy month as our calendars fill up and we’re tempted to keep pushing through. So, this month we’re looking at some simple ways to support wellbeing without adding another thing to […]
Are you hearing the phrase “psychosocial risk” a lot lately? It’s appearing in health and safety discussions, wellbeing conversations, and all over LinkedIn, not just here in New Zealand but overseas as well. It’s a hot topic. But depending on who you listen to, it can seem to mean almost anything from workplace stress and […]
When life gets busy, our nervous system can stay in “go mode” We’re pretty good at keeping on going … emails, meetings, deadlines, family, juggling it all … and then we wonder why we feel wired, tired or unable to switch off. Sometimes what we need isn’t another productivity […]
Welcome to the August edition of The Wellbeing Wrap. This month we’re looking at wellbeing from a few different angles – from keeping your own wellbeing steady, to helping workplace wellbeing learning stick, and finding simple ways to move more during your workday. As always, we’ve kept things short and practical, with useful ideas you can take away […]
Most organisations have provided their workers some form of manual handling training, and many workers have participated in more than one manual handling session. Workers attend the session, learn the techniques, perhaps complete a quiz or sign an attendance sheet – and then head back to work. But the same strains, sprains and injuries keep […]
Learning Takes Practice Think back to when you first learned to drive. Your first lesson probably didn’t make you a good driver. You learnt how to start the car, steer, check your mirrors and understand the road rules. But knowing what to do wasn’t enough. You needed to practise. You made mistakes. You repeated the […]
We’ve all experienced it …. You sit down at a café, rest your elbows on the table, and suddenly it tips or wobbles because one leg is slightly uneven.The table still stands, still holds your food and drink, but it doesn’t feel stable. You have to be careful not to upset it’s balance. Our wellbeing […]
