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We know from years of experience that to succeed in employee wellbeing, workplaces need to be purposeful and their wellness strategy needs to influence positive behavioural change.

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It’s a tough time for many Australian employees at the moment, with lockdowns reinstating the working from home/living at work challenge that 2020 exposed us to. Productivity may be up in the short term, but so are mental health concerns and burnout. The sooner that workplaces acknowledge that productivity and wellbeing metrics must be balanced, the safer and more sustainable their workplaces will become. Nice to see the balanced view here from Atlassian - Link in Bio to read the article! #mentalhealth #wellbeing #workplacewellness #workplacehealth #selfcare #selfcare #workingfromhome #sustainable #productivity #worklifebalance

Strength and Silence. By Tom Bosna When I grew up, my version of masculinity was best described as strength and silence. We would use the old saying of ‘keep your head over the footy’ or ‘gritting your teeth’ as a way to persist and push through life events without the need to talk. We have come a long way since then and, over the last few years, staying connected, having conversations and building emotional vocabulary has been huge in men’s public health. Its #menshealthweek and despite the obvious health facts for the week: ▪️ Drinking more than 10 standard alcoholic drinks per week doubles your risk of type two #diabetes ▪️ Inactive men have a 60 percent more likelihood of suffering depression compared to their physically active counterparts ▪️ 70 percent of overall health is controlled through lifestyle management not genetics. I’m going to suggest a a few mini men’s challenges for this week: 1 - Call 3 mates and say hi, check in and book a catch up. 2 - Book in with a local GP for a comprehensive men’s health check. You know you haven’t been for awhile and are putting it off 3 - Write out a simple one week workout plan to keep your fitness goals on track this winter. It's time you recommit to yourselves. Men's Health Week | June 14-19 https://www.menshealthweek.org.au/ #menshealth #health #workplacewellness #mentalhealth #menshealthweek2021 #depression

Struggling to find that #WorkLifeBalance We've got five super simple ways to switch off after your day at work, whether you're full time WFH, a hybrid working arrangement or back in the office. 1. Move Walk, exercise or join into a virtual class. We always say motion is lotion and sometimes creating physical distance from your workspace can do wonders! If you're WFH, this can also mimick your commute journey too. Changing into active wear or workout clothes is a great way to mark the transition. 2. Write Write down your to-do list and brain dump all your worries before you log off. It can be on a piece of paper or in the notes section on your phone. This will leave you to start your day feeling more organised in the morning. 3. Tidy Clearing your desk or workspace, especially if your space is used for other things at home. Make this a ritual. Also close down your email and turn off your computer (including notifications!) to resist the urge of checking emails outside your working hours. 5. Plan Planning an activity for the end of the day, like calling a friend or family member, is the perfect separation between your professional and personal time. 4. Cook Prepare your dinner mindfully and with awareness. Focus on the task of cooking on its own and without distractions if you can manage. 〰️

Episode 20 of the @wellworkplaces podcast is now available: Hybrid working, the best of both worlds with Jerry Kennard, CEO of @evokeprojects With hybrid working and work from anywhere policies starting to take shape, there is no better time for workplaces and landlords to reinvigorate the physical environment. As part of our Live on LinkedIn series continues, Tom was so excited to talk with Jerry Kennard, CEO of Evoke Projects about the latest trends in workplace design, fit-out and how workplaces are adapting to promote healthier spaces. They discuss: 〰️ The key trends in the office fitout market in 2021 〰️ How clients are adapting with hybrid working 〰️ Where wellbeing and office fitouts come together 〰️ WELL Building standards - a practical guide to use To connect with Jerry Kennard and find out more about Evoke Projects, visit: www.evokeprojects.com.au

Sending positive vibes to all Victorians who are embarking on another week of home-schooling ahead. We have a couple of tips to help. The first step to managing the outcome of the parent/work juggle at home, is to realign your expectations of what is achievable. If you are expecting a working day that exactly mirrors a normal day in the office, plus your children being entertained, you are setting yourself up for failure. A good approach here is to jot down a few of your expectations for the week ahead, that might include: 〰️ What are your key deliverables for the working week - and can you be flexible with when they are delivered? 〰️ What is on the agenda for the kid(s) this week, and what would the best times be for this for everyone? 〰️ What are your realistic expectations for both, and how can you structure the week to achieve both? By mapping out a set of expectations for the week - rather than some concrete goals that wont be achieved - you can feel somewhat in control of what you have expected to achieve, and it gives you a flexible type of structure that allows for changes, which will always be the case with work and home life! We'd love to hear from you? What are you looking forward to or what are you most worried about? Comment below!

Workplaces have the power to lead, teams, families, customers and local and global communities to optimal wellbeing. 〰️

Being a founder can really challenge your overall state of wellbeing. That feeling of being pulled in all directions is a common description for most business owners. I had a great chat with founder, Damien King, who put it best when he described his own definition of wellbeing as being similar to contentment on the recent @wellworkplaces podcast. Episode 19 is now available - a great listen for those in healthcare technology and the startup space. 〰️

Spinach and ricotta cannelloni virtual cooking demo for well workplace Site Minder last week. Well done to everyone who joined in. Here's the recipe by our dietitian, Gemma! Spinach and ricotta cannelloni Serves 4-5 Ingredients: 1 cup grated tasty cheese 1 packet (250g) frozen spinach 2 eggs 375g tub ricotta cheese 1 tsp mixed herbs 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder Pepper to taste Cannelloni tubes (250g) Tomato pasta sauce (approx 500g) Method: Spray baking dish with cooking spray to prevent cannelloni from sticking Preheat oven to 200c (fan forced) Defrost frozen spinach in microwave for approx 30-40 seconds until soft In a bowl, combine ¼ cup cheese, spinach, ricotta, eggs, pepper, mixed herbs, garlic and powders Fill dry cannelloni tubes and place into baking dish Pour over pasta sauce and sprinkle with remaining cheese Bake for 30-35 minutes or until soft when tested with a skewer

What's the secret to optimism? Is it putting things in perspective? Is it learning to accept awful things when it's out of our control? Is it realising that having health and a roof over your head also isn't bad either? After 2020, many of us are searching for those silver linings and wanting to learn how to make the best of bad situations and it's undoubtedly a valuable life skill to have. Are you a glass half full or half empty type of person? 〰️

We're so proud of our amazing team at @pinnaclehealthgroup and wanted to say a huge well done and thank you for your hard work and positivity! To place 4th in the AFR BOSS Best Places to Work is testament to your passion for wellbeing, helping others, and inspiring healthy changes for workplaces across Australia. We are incredibly lucky to work with such an energetic bunch of legends - and after the testing last 12 months for many organisations, our work becomes even more important in shaping healthy workplaces. Well done team 👏 Tom and Josh. #wellbeingintheworkplace #health #mentalhealth #selfcare #australia #leadership #success #thankyou #corporatehealth #workplacewellness

Sometimes all it takes is a reminder, but other times we've found that making a change takes effort. If you think that the organisation you work for could use some help inspiring your people to get moving more throughout the day, you can get started by speaking with one of our consultants today. Link in Bio to fill out a wellness enquiry form today! 〰️

Are you an active Couch Potato? It is no secret, sitting for prolonged periods is NOT good for us. With phrases like ‘sitting is the new smoking’ being used in the media, it’s important to really understand the key issues and be able to make informed decisions about how to look after ourselves in the workplace. Even more if the workplace is currently your home office. According to a study by the University of Queensland, the effects of sitting for prolonged periods (even when adults met the recommended physical activity guidelines) the positive effects of that exercise were often negated by the amount of time they spent sitting. In other words, if you enjoy a High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) session three times a week, but go back to your office and sit like a desk jockey for the remaining 40 hours of the week - you are potentially sitting in the active couch potato seat, and are not capitalising on incidental movement opportunities in the workplace. Based on our research from the WELL Building standards study & Movement concept advisory we recommend these easy solutions to avoiding becoming an active couch potato. Workplace Design. The future of work is technology enabled, hyper connected and agile in design. Gone are the days where you sit in the same desk every day and sit in meetings all day. Modern workplaces are designed for movement. Does your workplace have a wellness or fitness centre? Do you have stand-up desks as an option? Get moving. Movement is great for your performance, mental health and resilience. If it was a pill everyone would be doing it! Summary. Movement is medicine for the mind and body with tangible returns on investment! We spend 90% of our time indoors and one third of our lives at work. The great opportunity here is incidental movement – make the most of your time. Speak to one of our consultants to figure out how well your workplace stacks up.

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