By Ben Lobel on Small Business UK – Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Cutting out teas and coffee, investing in a personal fan and only eating small portions are some of the ways that sweltering staff can beat the heat and keep cool at work.
With the UK warming up again, office experts Londonoffices.com have compiled a list of some of the best solutions to an overheated workplace that will keep employees cool and focused.
Among the other top tips recommended are keeping windows closed, dressing appropriately, making sure you’re constantly hydrated and avoiding the desire to go for a sunny walk on your lunch break.
Rounding off the list is making sure the blinds are closed, avoiding electronic devices and pouring cold water onto your wrists.
Chris Meredith of Londonoffices.com says, “Keeping cool at work is crucial to making sure that employees stay comfortable, alert and productive throughout the working day.
“If the building doesn’t have air-conditioning it can start to feel more like a sauna than an office, so finding other ways to reduce the temperature is a must.
“Most of these solutions are simple but effective ways to keep your office thermometer from going into overdrive, so if you can’t