Adam Smith

New Year. New Me.

Every year, people make New Year’s resolutions, most of which do not tend to last longer than a couple of months. With the year 2020 not being the year we expected this year we need to focus on ourselves. While many people are able to make resolutions and stick to them, for lots of us … Read more

How to reduce absenteeism in the workplace?

Absenteeism may not seem problematic in the beginning. A small workforce mixed with life’s unexpected moments sees people taking time off. The problem with absenteeism begins when regular absence from work becomes a pattern. How can you best use absence management to mitigate absenteeism? Consider taking the following steps. Explore flexible schedules and remote work … Read more

How to celebrate the holidays during COVID-19

In a year of the unexpected, one thing has come to be expected: change. As COVID-19 case numbers rise and fall in your area, it’s best to check the CDC’s website and local guidelines for the most accurate Christmas COVID information. Assessing current case levels in your community can help you best make the right … Read more

The at Work Partnership

Our Occupational Health Advisor Bronwyn attended a two day seminar provided by The at Work Partnership and is sharing her learnings particularly surrounding the following subjects: OH work during the pandemic highlighted key Occupational Health lessons which include: The need to develop pandemic-response or business continuity plans Ensure remote/home working capability – including remote access … Read more

Eight tips for achieving wellbeing on a budget

With the country in the second lockdown of the year we need to find ways to feel better about ourselves in body, mind and spirit and it doesn’t have to involve extensive workout at the gym, an expensive spa day or a long haul holiday to the Maldives.   Here are a few simple steps … Read more

Top Tips On Managing Stress

Developing a coping mechanism for stress can be challenging. However, dealing with stress over a long period of time can actually have an impact on your immune system causing you long term health problems. During the second national lockdown, we want to make sure you are aware of ways to reduce stress levels by making … Read more

Dyslexia Awareness

Dyslexia is one of the most common learning difficulties affecting both children and adults. While no two individuals struggle with the same set of symptoms, most people with dyslexia must work harder than their peers to develop literacy skills. They may need more time to read and write, and experience high levels of frustration navigating … Read more

World Mental Health Day

This year’s World Mental Health Day, on 10 October, comes at a time when our daily lives have changed considerably as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The past months have brought many challenges: for health-care workers, providing care in difficult circumstances, going to work fearful of bringing COVID-19 home with them; for students, adapting … Read more

Suicide Awareness – Talking to someone who may be at risk

World Suicide Prevention Day is an awareness day observed on 10 September every year, in order to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides, with various activities around the world since 2003. In the UK, men are three times as likely to die by suicide than women. In the Republic of Ireland, the rate … Read more

A guide – Back to reality after Covid-19

This guide outlines considerations and provides advice on how physical and mental wellbeing can be supported as lockdown ends and there is a return to the workplace after several months of being in isolation. We will also cover what employers need to do to ensure that their employees feel supported throughout the transition. Early indications … Read more

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