Brisbane and Gold Coast Corporate Health and Employee Wellness

Technology is amazing stuff and as most of us are aware, it robs not only of much needed physical activity but strength as well. On a whole us western, modern humans are getting weaker because we don’t carry, lift or move as much as we used to – this goes doubly for those of us [...]

In a 2009 survey of 13,908 Australian workers: Half of those who believed they were in excellent health were at high risk. 8013 were identified as having one or more risk factors. 280 were at an extreme level of risk and in need of urgent clinical attention, most commonly for elevated blood pressure and blood [...]

Matt Buttell here talks about recent and emerging trends in workplace health, employee wellness and corporate fitness. Companies are always stressing how their employees are their best asset, highlighting how the health and well-being of staff is often the most important part of corporate culture. As such, wellness programs have fast become one of HR’s [...]

On the 31st October a spectacular Saturday with clear blue skies greeted us as we set out on our Bush Walk to Mt. Barney National Park, The Lower Portals. I’m not quite sure why they call it “The Lower Portals” but there is very cool stone doorway you have to climb up through to get [...]

John J Kovacs expands on ergonomics and the detrimental effects poor employee health and physical pain have on productivity and achievement in the workplace. The term workplace musculoskeletal disorder (WMSD) refers to various disorders related how work is performed. WMSDs are the main cause of lost time from work. These disorders cause considerable cost to [...]

In this article, John J Kovacs addresses how organisations can make simple design changes to enhance corporate health and employee wellness, enhance safety on the job and to minimise expense and maximise profit. To help companies appreciate the potential business impact of ergonomics programs, the Washington State Department of Labour & Industries compiled reports of [...]

Here, Marian MacDonald looks at the impact drugs and alcohol have on the health and wellness of employees. By implementing an effective and personalised health and wellness program that has a confidential employee assistance element is crucial to ensure your staff get the help they need when they need it. Drugs at work are frighteningly [...]

This article by Dakotta JK Alex addresses the many issues involved in workplace stress and health and wellness of employees. A study published by the Surgeon General of the United States in 1966 warned US companies and industries of the dangers in creating workplaces filled with stress and unpleasantness. The study reported that 13% of workers from [...]

The article below by Patient Choice looks at how often employee health initiatives and reward programs are the first to go in business when things get a little tight. Cutting back on health in the workplace however may be the worst thing you can do for your business. You might think that when finances are [...]

This article by Venturi’s Table looks at how encouraging staff to get involved in cooking can boost their performance and from where I stand, their health and wellness. Imagine your team learning in a safe and supportive environment how to prepare food in a hurry, what good for them nutritionally and how to eat well [...]