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CHARITABLE CAUSES, PROMOTION & PARTNERSHIP


TAILOR YOUR EXERCISE ROUTINES Rather than latching onto the latest diet or exercise fad, form a long-term fitness and exercise plan with bespoke health goals as this works best for improving a person’s overall lifestyle.


STEP AWAY FROM YOUR DESK Various studies show a quick 20-minute walk can improve creativity and focus, helping to de-stress and refresh your brain – even better when undertaken with colleagues especially if there is a park nearby. Leave mobile phones behind. In a digital world governed by a plethora of screens in the form of phones, laptops… the list goes on, it is important to take regular breaks to give your eyes and brain a rest.


‘WORKING 9-TILL-5…’ We are not machines that turn on and off when work begins and ends. Daily structure is important but remember that you are still a human being at work and making time to nurture your sense of wellbeing in the workplace – whatever your position, level or environment – is essential for maintaining positive mental and physical health. Even something as simple as creating a protected


tea/snack break slot each day or inviting a colleague you don’t know well to lunch to develop new friendships can revolutionise your mindset during a rough day.


SUPPORTING CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY Introducing charity of the year schemes and volunteer days supporting the local community can be great morale boosters. Employees feel they are contributing to a greater social movement and worthwhile causes which can inspire pride in the business, improving morale and productivity, and even an employee’s intention to stay with the company. Research by the Kenex Research Institute suggests that when employees view their organisation’s commitment to


Stepping away from your desk for just 20 minutes can help increase focus


socially responsible behaviour more favourably, they also tend to have more positive attitudes in other areas that correlate with better performance, such as customer service and leadership from management. Remember – no staff member is an island. Employees


spend a huge amount of their lives away from their loved ones, so never underestimate the value of promoting family-orientated programmes that help families nurture lasting bonds outside of work – such as adventure guides or childcare expeditions. Within work, why not invite wider family members to


attend work social events and develop workplace benefits that protect the loved ones of staff – such as transferable paternity/maternity leave, bereavement and death in service support.


64 business network June 2019


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