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Latest News
Does fruit and veg chemical fight cancer?
Posted: 20/02/2012
A healthy fruit and vegetables diet could help guard against one of the deadliest cancers, the Daily Express has today reported. The newspaper says this is due to a potent super-nutrient found in these foods.
Beingbetter aided the delivery of Social Media workshops
Posted: 16/02/2012
The BeingBetter team recently worked in partnership with Corporate Web Solutions to deliver 2, one day workshops
Working long hours 'linked to depression'
Posted: 31/01/2012
Working eleven hours a day can lead to severe depression, Metro has today reported. According to the newspaper, staff who put in 11 or more hours a day at the office are twice as likely to suffer a severe bout of depression than those working just eight.
8 Ways to Simplify Your Life in 2012
Posted: 19/01/2012
Streamline your workouts, your morning makeup, even your resolution list. Here are eight New Year tips on how to look better and improve your health for 2012
Managing Job Stress
Posted: 19/01/2012
Job stress comes in different forms and affects your mind and body in different ways. Small things can make you feel stressed, such as a copy machine that never seems to work when you need it or phones that won't quit ringing. Major stress comes from havi
Vitamin D 'may stop AMD sight loss'
Posted: 18/01/2012
More vitamin D a day could keep glasses away, according to The Independent. The newspaper reported that boosting vitamin D intake could help to prevent age-related diseases, in particular loss of vision and blindness.
Workplace Finance
We all know that since the UK entered into recession everyone has felt the pinch. Individuals and families have quickly entered into debt and the effects of the pressure this creates has a massive impact on your business.
Did you know that...
- The average U.K household debt (including mortgage) is £59,670
- £187million is paid daily in the UK on personal interest
- 124 properties are repossessed every day
- One person is declared bankrupt or insolvent every 4.8 minutes
A recently conducted poll found that...
- Nearly three million low wage earners now worry "all the time" about their personal finances. This can easily affect concentration, and thus production levels in the workplace
- 92% of 3,000 participants claimed to be experiencing stress in the workplace
There is a wealth of support and resources available to those of us needing help, from money saving advice, to severe debt management. By accessing this support for your business or employees, we can release some of this pressure and help to regain the control and peace of mind we need to apply ourselves fully when at work.
In gaining you access to, and encouraging the use of these facilities, you as an employer will see a committed, focussed and productive workforce that will drive your business forward with newly energised momentum!
Team Challenges
Walking the Length of Hadrian's Wall
Posted: 08/03/2011
Our 2nd challenge is to walk the length of Hadrian's Wall in 2 weeks.
The Meadowhall Challenge
Posted: 02/08/2011
We aim to walk 897,600 steps (equalivalent to 100 Laps) which is 170 miles of Meadowhall Shopping Centre in 22 days!
Conquering the Eiffel Tower, 10 times in a day!
Posted: 03/05/2011
For our third team challenge we're going to walk up and down the Eiffel Tower, 10 times in one day.
Climbing Mount Everest (in steps)
Posted: 15/02/2011
The first challenge we set ourselves was to conquer the giant that is Mount Everest while still balancing a full week of work.
Upcoming Events
Winning Friends & Influencing People in the Digita
Posted: 13/02/2012
This FREE PREVIEW EVENT , will give you an insight into how to this world famous training programme can help you master such capabilities demanded of you.
Fit 4 Business
Posted: 09/02/2012
Stafforce Recruitment would like to invite you to attend one of their Fit 4 Business breakfast events.
Sheffield City Region Business Conference
Posted: 13/01/2012
Local Chambers of Commerce are uniting to hold the inaugural Sheffield City Region Business Conference next month.
NHS Rotherham Events (Stop Smoking Help)
Posted: 25/07/2011
Some people prefer one-to-one help. You can walk into one of the service's drop-in centres or book an appointment in advance.
