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  Dealing With Dyslexia in the Workplace

  Date: 08.11.2011 | Response: 0

  One of the most common learning disabilities, dyslexia is a condition that impacts an individual’s ability to decode the written word and makes it difficult to read and write with fluency and ease. Although the many varying levels of the condition make it difficult to assess how prevalent dyslexia is, a 2002 study found that as many as 10% of the adult population in Australia may suffer from moderate to severe dyslexia, while up to 30% of the adult population may have a mild form of the disorder.

   

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  Noise Control in the Workplace: A Problem That is Clamouring for Your Attention

  Date: 17.08.2011 | Response: 0

  You might not think that white-collar workers face serious risks associated with too much noise in the workplace, but according to Western Australia’s Department of Consumer and Employment Protection, nearly one million Australian workers who may be at risk for work-related hearing loss may not even be aware of the problem.

   

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  The Perfect Power Nap: Tips From the Pros

  Date: 15.08.2011 | Response: 0

  Feeling drowsy at work? Whether your fatigue stems from a wild night out on the town, a late night up with the baby, or garden-variety insomnia, there are few things more difficult than forcing yourself to be productive when all you feel like doing is curling up and catching up on your sleep.  

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  Steer Clear of These Common Communication Conundrums

  Date: 28.07.2011 | Response: 0

  Have you ever had a co-worker with whom you just didn’t click? Perhaps it wasn’t a personality problem – the two of you may just have had radically different communication styles.

   

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  Trust in the Workplace: Why It’s Important and How You Can Build It

  Date: 26.07.2011 | Response: 1

  Most office employees are used to dealing in the realm of tangible metrics, such as revenue or units sold. That’s why it can be so difficult to cultivate less tangible but no less important workplace goals, such as a creating more trust in the office environment. However, according to leading experts on workplace dynamics and organizational effectiveness, trust can be one of the most important factors when it comes to determining outcomes like employee satisfaction and overall firm success.

   

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  Coping With Chemical Sensitivities in the Workplace

  Date: 20.07.2011 | Response: 0

  Most of us have particular smells and odours that we’d rather not be around, but for employees with severe chemical sensitivities to one or more substances, being in the same environment as these unpleasant odours can present a potential health hazard. Although there are many different kinds of chemical sensitivities that have been documented in the medical literature, some of the most common sensitivities include:  

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  Prevent Chronic Neck Stiffness With These Simple Tips

  Date: 18.07.2011 | Response: 0

  Sure, there are lots of jobs out there that are more physically taxing than office work, but there are a significant number of injuries and chronic conditions that have been linked to indoor work environments. A project manager or a clerical aide may be less likely to strain a muscle while lifting a heavy load, but they – and other office staff – are at much greater risk for certain types of repetitive use injuries and other similar symptoms.

   

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  Dry Mouth at the Office? Stay Hydrated With These Simple Tips

  Date: 05.07.2011 | Response: 0

  You probably already know that arid office climates can wreak havoc on your skin and hair, but you may not realize that they can also deplete your body of much-needed moisture on a more profound level. If you find yourself thirsty at all hours of the day, you may be suffering from a condition called ‘dry mouth.’ In most cases, this is a harmless but annoying ailment that stems from a lack of hydration, though it may also have other contributing or exacerbating factors.

   

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  Personalised Workspaces Can Enhance Well-Being

  Date: 11.08.2010 | Response: 0

  For efficiency’s sake, many employers tend to make sweeping decisions when it comes to things like furniture, workstation equipment, layout, and design. But a growing number of experts are cautioning that a more individualised approach could protect employee well-being – and the company’s bottom line.  

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  Illuminating Workplace Health: Office Lighting Tips and Guidelines

  Date: 11.06.2010 | Response: 1

  Inability to concentrate, chronic fatigue, disrupted sleep, migraine headaches, vertigo, eye strain, and even seizures – believe it or not, this litany of symptoms isn’t the calling card of some rare tropical disease. Instead, these are all medical problems that have at one time or another been caused or exacerbated by poor workplace lighting conditions.