The implications of Long #COVID for businesses academic.oup.com/occmed/article…

Sad & shocking results following this #LongCovid study. Found a huge 46% decrease in those able to work full time, 20% unable to work at all and >60% report neuro/cognitive impairment pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34686631/

The mental health charity Mind recommends 'Five ways to Well being' Each point considers an evidence based way for thinking about mental health: ☎️Connect 🏃 Be active 👀 Take notice 📚 Learn 😀 Give ow.ly/Oboo50DDvJ4 #wellbeing #mentalhealth

#Depression can seriously effect a persons ability to work effectively. If you notice the following in a colleague: - Working slowly - Unable to concentrate - Persistently late - Getting into arguments with colleagues - Working too hard Ask them if they're OK #mentalhealth

Working into your 60's doesn't have to mean a slog to the Monday to Friday 9 to 5...flexitime, compressed hours, part-time/job sharing or working from home are all possible options #ageingbetter #worklifebalance #wellbeing ow.ly/MtEf50yqbvO

Generosity can be highly contagious. When we act kindly toward one person, that person is more likely to be kinder toward others in the future. This creates a ripple effect of kindness. It starts as a single act, but then spreads outward affecting many more #KindnessMatters

#LongCovid is one of the main causes of long-term sickness absence for 1 in 4, according to this CIPD survey. This is significant & many suffering are having trouble returning to work. There's an urgent need to support these people to stay in work. cipd.co.uk/about/media/pr…

Employers should consider policies to encourage self isolation with fair pay when employees have #COVID. Another alternative is individual OH risk assessments for those vulnerable to severe covid-19, detailing reasonable adjustments to their work duties..bmj.com/content/376/bm…

When an employee returns to work after a bereavement, effective support can help them to remain productive while they heal ow.ly/XetV30aka5Q

You've probably heard that sugar is bad for you and that you should cut it out of your diet, but how true are these statements? We spoke with dietitians Mary Matone and Meredith Rofheart to debunk common myths about sugar. 👇

Workplace incivility covers a range of behaviours that vary in persistence and frequency. It can include social undermining, #bullying, harassment, abusive supervision and interpersonal conflict. Read our #IncivilityAtWork evidence review here: ow.ly/ZmKY50IipXA pic.x.com/vIutunHAm8

Sitting for too long has a negative impact on both our physical & #mentalhealth. Take a break & try these stretches #selfcare

If your colleague is suffering from #stress due to their workload, cliches such as "don't work too hard" won't help. Instead try delegating the lowest priority tasks away from them. #StressAwarenessMonth

On average in a business of 200 people, 50 will have raised blood pressure. Alarmingly, 20 of those 50 will be undiagnosed & at risk of heart attacks & strokes without knowing. #Knowyournumbers & it could save your life

"If the office didn't exist, I like to ask, would we invent it? And if we invented it, what would it be invented for?” Precedence should not imply permanence #futureofwork businessinsider.com/airbnb-ceo-bri…

Employers - be aware that the effects of #LongCovid can come & go On some days the individual might seem okay but on others their symptoms can worsen suddenly & they might need to be off work again

Never assume that loud is strong or quite is weak, it's often the other way around #tuesdaymotivations

#menshealthbynumbers info for you on #MensHealthWeek2022 37 - a waist size above 37" puts you at risk 75 - 75% of suicides are by men 120/80 - normal blood pressure 14 - 14 units of alcohol in a week (i.e. 7 pints) is your max Know your numbers and change the statistics

In the UK 1 man in 5 (19%) dies before the age of 65. Men are far more likely to skip routine health screens & far less likely than women to have seen a doctor of any kind during the previous year. For your sake and those you love … Speak up! #MensHealthWeek2022

Physical Activity reduces your chances of: - Type 2 diabetes - Heart disease - #Depression, Dementia & falls - Joint & back pain - Some cancers Adults should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise & 2 to 3 sessions of strength based exercises every week 💪