Wellness
How Technology Can Help Create Healthy Buildings
A healthy building supports our physical, psychological, and social health and wellbeing, according to the WHO. These spaces have the potential to improve company performance, as well as enabling a safe return to work during the pandemic.
July 1, 2020
Connecting The Dots Between Leadership And Wellbeing
Too often leaders fail to model wellness behavior, which leads to energy depletion and burnout across the organization. Jamie Shapiro, author of Brilliant, emphasizes the need for leaders to “walk the talk” on wellness and introduces the idea that “to be our best leaders, we need to have a foundation of wellbeing in the workplace.”
June 24, 2020
How To Identify Employee Burn-out And Keep It At Bay
New research suggests that workplace stress is on the up and it’s being compounded by the pandemic. The onus is on employers, not individual workers, to manage workplace stress — even if the workplace is at home. These tips offer some guidance on how to do it.
June 24, 2020
3 Ways Technology Is Transforming Wellbeing
Healthtech offers a huge yet currently untapped opportunity to use technology to improve wellness, both for in-office and remote workers. Access to resources, better communication, and the use of ‘telemedicine’ are just three ways healthtech can transform our wellbeing.
June 17, 2020
9 Easy Outdoor Activities To Boost Your Wellbeing
Spending time outdoors offers many natural health benefits, leading to increased energy, focus, and sleep patterns. With that in mind, step outside and try some of these easy outdoor activities to boost your overall mental and physical wellbeing.
June 10, 2020
Workplace Wellness: 2 Priorities For Safer, Healthier Workspaces
Wellness is now a top priority as organizations figure out how to bring staff back to work safely. Business leaders are focusing on creating safer workplaces, and supporting their employees’ mental health as teams gradually return to the office.
June 3, 2020
Workplace Wellness: 5 Ways To Support Employees As They Return To The Office
While workplaces are preparing to re-open, not everyone is confident returning to work. To offer peace of mind, here are 5 ways to help your employees navigate their post-COVID work environment.
May 27, 2020
Self-Complexity And The Importance Of Work-Life Boundaries
Linville’s self-complexity model explores how you react to positive or negative events in your life. It explains how some people…
May 21, 2020
How Multisensory Design Can Reduce Anxiety As People Return To The Workplace
As people head back to the office, some are feeling heightened levels of stress and anxiety. A multisensory approach to workplace design can help people feel more relaxed in their surroundings, and create a more welcoming workplace environment.
May 20, 2020
How To Safely Reopen Your Coworking Space: A Curated List of Steps
As lockdowns are gradually lifted and people begin to head back to work, flexible workspace operators are making changes to ensure they can reopen their spaces safely. These steps offer a starting point and guidance to help operators address the key considerations for a safe, healthy workspace.
May 19, 2020
Mental Health Awareness Month: Why Mental Health Is More Important Than Ever
Now more than ever, our mental health should be prioritized. These 5 easy steps can help you take better care of yourself. They include focusing on things you can control rather than those you cannot, and avoiding news or information overload.
May 13, 2020
Are You A Workaholic?
Workaholism is a real condition that can have a negative impact on your health. With more people working from home, it’s important to create clear work/life boundaries to prevent burnout. Here’s how to reduce workaholism and improve your overall wellness.
May 6, 2020
Zoom Fatigue And How To Avoid It
Got Zoom fatigue? Turns out that video calls are more tiring than face-to-face chat because we expend more energy trying to process facial expressions and body language. These 5 tips will help to alleviate feelings of so-called Zoom fatigue while in lockdown.
May 6, 2020
How To Prevent Loneliness While Practicing Physical Distancing
Lockdown and physical distancing can take a serious toll on our mental health. But, just because we have to remain physically apart does not mean that we should isolate ourselves. Here are 5 ways to prevent loneliness while practicing physical distancing.
April 29, 2020
GCUC Online: To Sustain Your Community, First Take Care Of Yourself
During GCUC Online, Laura Shook Guzman and Cynthia Seymour discussed the importance of workplace wellness and mental health. Coworking operators…
April 22, 2020
