Go Green at Work

Date: 01.07.2011 | Response: 0

There’s been an increasing push urging us all to think about sustainable, eco-friendly modes of living these days, with changes ranging from the widespread introduction of electric and hybrid vehicles to renewable sources of energy and beyond. According to researchers at The Australia Institute, Australian workers spend more time at the office than those in virtually every other developed nation – an average of 1855 hours a year – so it stands to reason that green changes we make in the workplace are of vital importance to the overall effort to help the environment. Here are a few simple ways that you can make your office life more earth-friendly – and more healthy, to boot.

Coping With a Noisy Office

Date: 07.09.2010 | Response: 0

The loud clatter of an out-of-date heating and cooling system, the incessant whine of the photocopy machine, the annoying drone of officemates’ personal phone conversations – though they may seem like relatively minor distractions, these and other sources of office noise can take a surprisingly dramatic toll on productivity and well-being in the workplace.  

Give Your Office Space a Health-Boosting Makeover

Date: 20.08.2010 | Response: 1

Workplace wellness initiatives have made a big splash in Australia in recent years. With a recent uptick in research and government support, increasing numbers of employers are implementing programs to help support the health and well-being of staff members.  

Greening the Workplace…With Plants

Date: 28.07.2010 | Response: 0

There’s been a lot of talk in recent years about the need to re-envision office life in a more eco-friendly manner. Although recycling programs, energy efficiency measures, and green office products are all the rage these days, there’s another type of greenery that can also boost your office’s environmental health – the old-fashioned kind, namely, plants.

Indoor Air Pollution: A Cause for Concern?

Date: 18.06.2010 | Response: 0

After decades of dire news about acid rain, second-hand smoke, industrial emissions, greenhouse gases, and holes in the ozone layer, most of us are all too aware of the dangers posed by air pollution. But have you ever considered the possibility that indoor air quality could present an equally serious risk to your health?

Germ Warfare: Steer Clear of Colds, Viruses, and Other Unwanted Guests in the Workplace

Date: 04.06.2010 | Response: 6

Over the course of an average year, Australian workers use more than 80 million sick days, resulting in losses of more than $2.56 billion annually. A significant proportion of these absences can be chalked up to germ-borne ailments like the common cold or influenza.

According to microbiology researcher Charles Gerba, who has conducted dozens of recent studies on workplace contagion, the best way to avoid catching the latest office bug is by adopting an aggressive defense strategy. Here a few simple tips to help you hang on to your health this year.