Alzheimer’s disease is now an issue in the workplace
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, but what is the connection between this devastating disease and SMEs?
FaceTime in the gym? Yes, that’s a thing – and it helps clear the mind
When you’re the boss, exercise can easily slip down your list of priorities. But have you tried a combo of FaceTime and gym? Here’s what happened when Fiona Blades gave it a go.
Why SMEs need to listen to the needs of working fathers
Offering flexible working options for new fathers means fewer absences and costly recruitment drives for replacements.
Why our screen-based work and play lifestyle is damaging our vision
We all spend countless hours looking at screens, but what are the implications for our health and work-based productivity?
How did an amino acid enriched water drink get on Waitrose’s shelves?
Kris Ingham is the founder of Rejuvenation Water, a business specialising in flavoured water with added amino acids. Here, he tells us his business’ story.
Take a break: 65% of business leaders admit to checking work emails on holiday
For small business owners, it can be hard to tear yourself away from your business – especially in the early days when you’re used to doing everything yourself.
This health and wellness consultant is on a mission to improve businesses
Dr Shan Hussain is a health and wellness consultant, and the CEO and founder of the Health Studio. Here, he tells us why nailing wellness in your business is so important.
Fit for business: 8 tips to avoid stress and keep on top
Firstly, let me deal with an urban myth which says the more hours you work, the more you will get done.
Addressing the rising trend of presenteeism
Steve Thompson, managing director at Forward Role Recruitment, walks us through the concept of presenteeism – and delivers advice on how to prevent it from happening.
Being driven and focused is a blessing, but entrepreneurs need to learn to switch off
We’ve just had the first of two long weekends this month after yesterday’s Bank Holiday. But I am certain that, while the extra day might have provided some much-needed downtime for many of the country’s workers, for many entrepreneurs it’s not so easy to switch off.
Walk this way: Five reasons to get your employees on their feet today
With 27 April marking On Your Feet Day, an annual event that encourages employees to sit less and stand more, Real Business hears from five executives who’ve ‘taken a stand’ against excessive sitting and fostered a culture of movement in their organisations.
The business case for tracking employee sickness absence
Tracking employee sickness absence can help employers spot patterns – and ultimately tackle related issues to improve attendance, and business productivity.