Screen Time—How Much Is Healthy?
With devices increasingly a part of our lives, we look at expert advice to see how much screen time school children should be getting.
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How-to Protect your Workplace from Colds and Flu
Flu and cold season can quickly ravage a workplace, bringing down revenue, productivity, and a rise in absenteeism. Every year, the flu typically affects between 10 to 20 percent of the population with the average infected person missing around 3 – 4 working days, which adds up to nearly $7 billion in lost productivity annually. … Read more
6 Products to Help you Reduce Stress at Work
Workplace stress is a constant concern, affecting employees’ health and wellbeing as well as the productivity of businesses. It is often described as the silent killer, with the risk that if we don’t take steps to reduce stress it will take a toll on our mental and physical health. As per the United Nations, workplace … Read more
The Importance of Finding Happiness at Work
If there’s one thing that we can all agree on is that we’d like to have a job that makes us happy. With “hustle-culture” so prevalent these days, people seem to be more goal-oriented than ever before, believing that happiness will come once we’ve reached some target, gotten that promotion, or bought something flashy with … Read more
Home Office Organisation Tips for Improved Productivity
There’s no doubt about it, the way we work has changed dramatically. For many, working remotely was a welcome change, allowing a greater balance between personal and professional life while creating a fresh space for improved productivity, creativity, and connection. With the rise of hybrid work models and the adaptation of businesses and employees to … Read more
Defibrillators Save Lives. You Need to Know How to Use One.
One minute they’re talking to you, and the next they’re on the ground, not breathing and without a pulse. Within 3 minutes, they will have brain damage. Within 10 minutes, they will be dead. Your actions in the next few minutes could save their life. A sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) can strike anyone, at any … Read more
Why Hand Towels are More Sanitary than Hand Dryers
Most modern bathrooms have hand dryers or hand towels available to dry your hands after washing – but which option is more sanitary?
Foods to Boost your Brainpower
Want to achieve top performance at work and boost your brainpower? The first place to look is down at your plate. Nutrition is important – your brain needs plenty of good food and water to keep you healthy and on top of your game. But did you know that some foods are classified as ‘Brain … Read more
How to Keep Children Motivated During Remote Learning
Who would have guessed home schooling would become the new normal? In the last year, Australia’s education system has changed dramatically, with schools across the country shifting to online remote learning. Even though it feels like we’ve been doing it forever, remote learning can be a real challenge for some children, and their parents. According … Read more