Nourishing Minds: 5 Foods that Boost Mental Wellbeing
Did you know that there is a relationship between the food that we eat and mental health?
The nutrients we consume play a crucial role in supporting brain function, regulating mood, and influencing neurotransmitter production. While there is no magic food that can instantly improve mental health, certain foods can provide essential nutrients that support brain function and promote a positive mood.
Celebrating Pride Month: Embracing Diversity & Inclusion at Work
June is here, and with it comes a vibrant and important celebration: Pride Month. Pride is a time to honor and support the LGBTQ+ community, recognize the struggles they have faced, and celebrate their achievements. In the realm of human resources (HR), Pride Month holds immense significance. It serves as a reminder of the importance of fostering a workplace that embraces diversity, promotes inclusivity, and champions equality for all employees. In this blog, we will explore how HR professionals can make Pride Month meaningful and relatable within their organizations, creating an environment that celebrates individuality and supports the LGBTQ+ community.
Enhancing Team Performance through Psychological Safety at Work
Psychological safety is the secret ingredient that can significantly boost team performance and unleash the full potential of individuals. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of psychological safety and its profound impact on team dynamics, creativity, innovation, and overall team performance.
Hypothyroid Diet Strategies For Weight Loss
Are you dealing with thyroid problems and having difficulty managing your weight or diet? The thyroid gland, shaped like a butterfly and located in the front of the neck, regulates metabolism. If it isn't functioning properly, you might begin to gain weight. Here are some tips to help you manage your thyroid and maintain a healthy weight.
I am the Master of my Emotions: Practical Taming Tips
Do you ever find yourself extra irritated than usual? Do you ever get impatient over little things? If not, do you ever struggle to remain calm when feeling overwhelmed? Well, keep reading because this article might be for you!
How Can We Advocate for Mental Health in the Workplace?
Does your workplace still carry a significant stigma around mental health? There are plenty of challenges in the office and sometimes things might get too overwhelming for everyone. We all strive for a mental health-friendly workplace, and it is essential to create a supportive work environment for employees to avoid stress and burnout.
A Guide to Making Healthier Choices When Eating Out in Singapore
Making healthier food choices before eating out is important for several reasons. Firstly, eating out can be a source of excessive calorie intake, which can lead to weight gain and other health issues. Choosing healthier options can help you maintain a healthy weight and reduce your risk of chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Secondly, many restaurant dishes are high in sodium, saturated fat, and added sugars, which can also contribute to health problems. By choosing healthier options, you can reduce your intake of these harmful substances and improve your overall health. Lastly, making healthier food choices before eating out can help you feel better physically and mentally. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean protein, and whole grains can improve your energy levels, mood, and overall sense of well-being.
8 Tips to Boost Immunity
Are you or your family members falling sick regularly with or without the COVID-19 virus? If that is the case, then this blog might be a perfect read-up for you.
12 Tips to Counter Burnout
Have you ever sat on a corner and felt like there’s too much to do with so-little time? Or have you ever experienced being so drained you have no more energy to spend time with family or friends? These are just some of the common signs of burnout. Continue reading to find out more.
World Diabetes Day: Busting Top 5 Diabetes Myths
Do you know that people with diabetes still can enjoy fruits daily? Do you think sugary drinks are the cause of diabetes? Continue reading to find out more as we bust the myths about diabetes.
PCOS Awareness Month: How Exercise & Nutrition Affect PCOS
The month of September is recognized as International PCOS Awareness Month. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition causing hormonal problems that is common among women of reproductive age. It describes where small cysts (fluid-filled sacs) appear on the ovaries. These follicles that surround the eggs cause the ovaries fail to release eggs regularly.
3 Steps to Combat The 3 Highs
Why is it important to pay attention to the 3 Highs? If unmanaged, these chronic conditions can lead to serious health problems such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke with staggering long-term cost implications and impact on quality of life.
Productivity at Work: Say NO to Food Coma
Nutrient-rich food can rev up the brain: The brain consumes more than one-fifth of daily energy needs. In a study, those who overate reported less energy and more physical tiredness, sleepiness, and lethargy in the 4 hours after eating, while those who ate only until comfortably full had no adverse effects. Therefore, it is important for us to look after what we eat to nourish your brain and body.
Importance of Physical Activity at Work
Not sure how to kick start your employee programs? Start with physical activities! This will allow your employees to see the benefits of the wellness programs given to them, and also improves their mental health. Read more on how physical activities can help with your employees' health.
7 Meaningful Ways to Spend Your Wellness Stipend from Work
Employee benefits are a factor in whether or not an employee accepts a job offer aside from salary. Benefits allow employees to set monthly benefit limits, giving them complete control over the cost of their benefits based on their wants and needs. Stipends can be given to employees in a variety of ways. But where do you even begin? This is the ultimate list for you to enjoy your employee stipend.
5 Reasons to Improve Your Employees’ Sleep
Are you one of those people who does not have a work-life balance? Being hardworking is admirable, but you must also allow adequate and quality rest time in order to function at your best during working hours. In the article we just published, we are sharing with you how sleep influences your performance in 5 ways.
6 Tips for a Healthier Office Pantry
Providing a healthy pantry for your employees can encourage them to eat healthy foods. This will make an impact on their health and especially productivity. Find six healthy pantry tips that you can use in your office.
8 Tips to Relieve Stress at Work
Don't let your stress fester any longer! Stress can have a negative impact on both your physical and emotional health, but there are ways to prevent and relieve it. Try these 8 stress-relieving tips and see if they work for you.
Why Invest In Healthy Eating As Your Office Culture?
Employees who are given healthier food options are more likely to make healthier choices. Let's make some simple changes and put a few measures in place at work to encourage a healthier lifestyle and see how eating well can significantly improve your employees' health and well-being!
How To Have Successful Employee Wellness Programs?
Planning for your company's employee wellness program? Here is our easy-to-follow 4 step guide for HR professionals and L&D team. Companies with comprehensive corporate wellness programs have a lower number of absent employees and higher productivity levels! In a healthy workplace, the burnout rate would also be greatly reduced!