Originally written by Jim Lusty on Small Business
Humans create habits. We love them because we crave familiarity. It makes sound evolutionary logic; repeat the same behaviour in a repeating situation. If it worked last time, it should do again. This limits the need to make a decision and therefore conserves energy.
Studies consistently find that over 50pc of our daily actions are habitual. Our routine habits are the building blocks of our daily life.
The challenge is that habits are typically either very, very positive, or very, very negative. There is little middle ground. And making things worse, it is often hard to become aware of the negative habits that have crept into daily routines unchallenged, because they’re formed unconsciously over time and sap energy.
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These are often alluring as they offer instant gratification but have a negative impact on overall energy. It used to be that the appeal of alcohol or the quick fix of a sugar hit topped the naughty list. But topping the modern naughty list is our relationship with digital devices, driven by our fascination with social media. Some studies have shown 75pc of phone users
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6 simple ways to create a healthy workplace environment
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Originally written by Karen Meager & John McLachlan on Small Business
How to create a healthy workplace
A healthy workplace is one which works for everyone and it’s important that adequate time is spent trying to create this.
“Healthy” workplaces are ones that provide an open environment in which everyone feels comfortable to approach both managers and colleagues about any stresses they may have, but it is also a company culture which does not reward or prioritise unhealthy working behaviours.
Instead of standalone initiatives that often do not have sustainable results, focus on determining the root cause and integrating employee wellbeing into all your processes. By following a strategy that places employee wellbeing at the heart of your company culture, you can begin to create a healthy workplace.
However, it is important to remember that this is a process that should be continually revised in order to ensure no-one is slipping through the cracks and everyone is always seeking ways to improve.
Consider root causes, not quick fixes
Even when you think you have processes in place to prevent instances of stress or conflict from occurring, sometimes circumstances will occur where you need to manage these behaviours. Rather than focus on a quick fix which may remove
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One in three UK employees think about quitting on a regular basis
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Research from CABA suggests that employee mental health is under threat, with more than one in three employees (36 per cent) confessing they think about quitting their position on a regular basis. The study reveals that 13 per cent of employees are resorting to pulling a sickie to cope with stress, with the same (13
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