The Right to Disconnect
The Right to Disconnect LISA QUINN O'FLAHERTY Solicitor Fitzsimons Redmond Ready access to technology, coupled with the steep rise in remote and hybrid work, has allowed the lines between work life and home life to become blurred. Many workers will check in on emails and take calls outside of their usual working hours. While flexibility from both employees and employers is particularly appreciated in times of crisis, an expectation to be always available can lead to stress and burn-out for employees. …
Workplace Wellbeing the Eazy Way
Workplace Wellbeing the Eazy Way RACHEL BOYLE Sales Manager EazySAFE Friday 30th April is Workplace Wellbeing Day in Ireland and EazySAFE are proud to support and promote this national day of wellness of workers. As part of the Safety, Health and Welfare Act of 2005, 'welfare' is often the most overlooked. While physical health is more obvious, this year more than ever it's important to recognise the aspect of mental health. In EazySAFE we prefer…
Do you have work-life balance?
Do you have work-life balance? GEMMA COLLINS DOYLE EHS Consultant EazySAFE 2021 Note from the Editor: During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are all working differently and finding that balance between work and life is increasingly more difficult. With lockdown, employees are struggling to switch off as our home is now our workplace. There will always be another email to send, another task to do, another "it'll only take a minute".. The below is a post from…
The Importance of PACE in the Workplace
The Importance of PACE in the Workplace ALAN WHITE Wellness Consultant EazySAFE There is a growing sense of hope that over the coming months there will be easing of restrictions and a gradual return to a somewhat normal life. Although the majority of us are frustrated and exhausted at the restrictions in our lives, most of us accept that what we are doing is necessary for the greater good. However what we have experienced over…
Calming the Anxious Mind – Ways to Reduce Challenging Emotions
Calming the Anxious Mind Ways to Reduce Challenging Emotions ALAN WHITE Wellness Consultant EazySAFE Anxiety is a common emotion, from time to time all of us will feel anxious for a variety of reasons, work, relationships, sometimes waiting for a big event, to name just a few reasons. However many of us are feeling more and more anxious on a regular basis. Given our current circumstances, lockdown, high case numbers and economic difficulties, many of…
A Year of Remote Working
A Year of Remote Working GEMMA COLLINS DOYLE EHS Consultant EazySAFE Here we are, nearly a year later, in the same situation as we were last year. Hard to believe we are still in this predicament. Hard to believe that working from home has now become the “norm”. Working from home, a mode traditionally viewed with suspicion by bosses and envy by commuting highflyers, has now become the “norm” for those whose livings are dominated by computer…
Exercise in Lockdown
Exercise in Lockdown Some tips for you and your team COLIN O'NEILL EHS Consultant EazySAFE We all know that exercise is good for us. We also know it has major benefits both mentally and physically. However, the reality is, most of us will admit we do not do enough of it! Our physical and mental health is now more than ever, so important to manage and maintain. With this in mind, let's have a look at some basic tips to get you…
Looking after your Mental Health in Lockdown
Looking after your Mental Health in Lockdown Starting 2021 the right way ALAN WHITE Wellness Consultant EazySAFE As we begin a new year in lockdown (and the chaos that this brings to our lives), we must pay closer attention to our wellbeing. Whether you are working from home or back in the workplace, the current restrictions are having a negative impact on our collective wellness. When restrictions were first introduced, we were all stressed and anxious about the dangers of the virus. Although this fear…
Wellness at Christmas
Wellness at Christmas 12 Days of Self-Care GEMMA COLLINS DOYLE EHS Consultant EazySAFE Christmas 2020 will be a very different experience for many people across the world this year. Most of us have never experienced a year like this one and all we want to do is see our families and loved ones and spend time with them. However, due to travel restrictions and personal choices to stay put this year, you may find yourself…
Caring for Pregnant Employees
Caring for Pregnant Employees GEMMA COLLINS DOYLE EHS Consultant EazySAFE Pregnancy can be one of the most vulnerable times of a woman’s life. So, it’s important that when a woman is at work, she can feel safe, protected and as comfortable as possible. Legislation: To help ensure this is the case, there is legislation that in place - The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007, Part 6, Chapter 2, Protection of…