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Health andWellness tips for your workforce


The last fewmonthshavebeenchallengingformanyofus.Aswe continue toreadjust totimes ahead, it’smore important thanever to take careof yourbody andmind.Here are somehealthandwellness tips for youandyourworkforce. Self isolating, socialdistancingandworkingfromhomemayhave left youbored, frustratedor lonely. Evenwhenyousettle intoanewrhythm, the lockdownrules couldchange,disruptingyour lifestyleonce again. It canbe exhaustingandyoumayhave experiencedperiodsof feeling low,worried,or concernedabout your finances,health,orpeople you know.These are completelynormal tofeelunder these circumstances. It’s important toaccept that everyone reacts intheirownway tothe current situation, and, formostofus, these feelingswillpass.Here are somehealthandwellness tips fromus atOkappy for youandyour workforce.


Support yourworkforce


Manypeople areworriedaboutwork andmoney, asmanybusinesses face agreatdealofuncertainty. It’s important totake extra careof the people inyourorganisationduringthis time. TheUKGovernmentwebsitehaspublishedits coronavirusguidance for employees, includinginformationonthedetailsof Statutory Sick Pay andother things employersmaybe able todotohelp.Acas (theAdvisory, Conciliatory andArbitrationService) alsohas informationabout coronavirus for employers andemployees, includingguidanceonsick pay andtakingtimeofftolook after a childorotherdependent. If youare anemployeror involvedinrunningabusiness, theGOV.uk websitehasmanyhelpful articlesprovidingguidance forbusinesses andemployers, andalsoinformationonwhat support is available.


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It’shighly likely that thenormal routinesofpeople inyourworkforce havebeendisruptedandit’sprobablynotgoingtolookhowitdidfor some time. It’s important tothink abouthowyoucanadapt, create positivenewroutines andset yourselfgoals.Writingthingsdowncan be agoodplace tostartplanningfor yourdayorweek. It’s alsocrucial tomaintainboundariesbetweenwork andpersonal space. If you’reworkingfromhome - keepthe samehours youwould normallywork andstick tothe same sleepingschedule.Make sure you’re takingtimeoffaswell. It’s easy tocontinue towork andnever switchoffwhenworkingandrestingare inthe sameplace.Youcould implement amarker toendtheday, suchasgoingfor awalkor changingyouroutfit.


Do things you enjoy


Sometimeswhenwe feelworriedor low,wemight stopdoingthe thingswe enjoy.Althoughsomeof those things arenotpossible todo anymore, think abouthowyoucouldadapt them,or try something new! Whynotorganise ameal“out”athome andinvite friends tojoininvia a videocall. If cookingisn’t your thing, there are abunchof free tutorials andcoursesonline forotheroptions.Howabouthostingapubquizor music concert?


Look after your body


Buildingphysical activity intoyourdaily routine is alsovital tokeepboth yourmindandyourbodyhealthy.Themajorityofusdon’townexercise equipment like treadmillsorheavydutyweights,but there are still a whole rangeofways youcanstay active. Manypersonal trainers andfitnessbloggershave free classesonline suchas JoeWick’s PE classes andYogawithAdriene.Youcanalsoget the exercise inwhilst cleaningyourhome andgoingupanddownstairs. It’s


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