Absolute Medical Services

Monday – Friday 7:30AM – 6PM

Saturday 8:30AM – 1PM

Sunday – CLOSED
Shop 21 Lisarow Plaza 1 Parsons Road Lisarow NSW 2250

Top tips for Keeping your employees healthier, happier and more productive


Did you know?

  • Sickness and absenteeism costs organisations an estimated $2,700 per employee each year.
  • Workplace absenteeism costs the Australian economy between $7 billion and $18 billion per
    year.
  • A workplace’s healthiest staff are almost three times more productive than its unhealthiest
    staff.

Eight plus hours in a chair in front of a computer, five days a week can take an enormous toll on your
body.

See below some top tips from our medical team that can help you and employees stay healthy, well
and more productive at work:

  1. Keep hydrated– drinking 6-8 glasses of H20 daily is recommended. A common cause of dehydration in the modern workplace is air conditioning and can cause symptoms such as tiredness, loss of concentration and headaches. Keep hydrated for better productivity.
  2. Keep moving-every hour or so, get up from your desk and move around. Exercise is key to health and wellbeing. Walking during lunchtime is a great idea, not only are you burning calories, but you’re de-stressing and refreshing at the same time.
  3. Heathy lunch– eat a healthy lunch at work and practice portion control so you aren’t consuming too many calories and then sitting in a chair all afternoon. It may not be a case that you are eating unhealthy food, it’s just that you are eating too much.
  4. Snack wisely– reach for fruit instead of a biscuit when you feel the 3pm slump coming on.
  5. Stretch often– ‘deskercise’ is now more critical than ever, stretch your neck, back, arms, legs consistently throughout the day, set your alarm clock if you need to remind you.
  6. Avoid eye strain– eyestrain is another problem that can be encountered in front of a computer. It can cause headaches, difficulty focusing, and increased sensitivity to light. To prevent eyestrain, make sure your computer is positioned correctly, you should be able to comfortably read what’s on your screen at that distance, without having to squint.
  7. Vaccinate-against flu and if you are travelling, seek advice and appropriate vaccination for a more enjoyable and well- deserved break.
  8. Stress less– stress can impair your immune system, increasing the risk of illness, minimising it is essential. If you are feeling overly stressed, anxious or overwhelmed please seek advice from your GP on how to effectively manage stress levels.

If you have any concerns or would like advice on how to improve your health, wellbeing and productivity levels at work, the AMS team are happy to assist.

AMS have been servicing local businesses providing suitable corporate health services for over a decade and are proud to be able to offer the AMS Corporate Healthcare Program.


Find out more about the corporate services AMS provide

http://www.abmedicalnsw.com.au/
Call us 02 4328 5200