Transcript from podcast in which Dr Louise Kuegler from The Good Fellow Unit – Interviews director of Shiftwork Services, Fiona Johnston. Overview of Podcast: At some point in a health professionals, training or career shift-work will be required. 50% of shift workers will leave their position within the first six months, as they are unable…
Some people with insomnia have long awakenings during the night and some try to deal with their poor sleep by staying in bed longer in the morning to “make up” some of their lost sleep. This generally upsets the body clock and sleep patterns become increasingly disorganised. What is sleep restriction therapy? This method was…
Fiona Johnston, occupational therapist will discuss the benefits of a good sleep, common sleep problems and how to improve the quality and quantity of sleep without using medication.
Fiona Johnston – Learn the secrets of how to get a great sleep
Breathing Exercise to De-Stress There are many breathing exercises you can do which can help you to relax and de-stress, but also improve your lung function, particularly if you’ve suffered from a recent respiratory illness. Equally if you play regular sport, improved lung capacity will benefit your exercise tolerance. In short, breathing exercises can benefit everyone…
Did you know we have seven senses? While most people are familiar with sight, touch, taste, sound and smell, two further senses – vestibular and proprioception – round out the way we process the world around us. Using these senses to help calm us is known as sensory modulation. Focusing on certain senses while trying…
This important new event brings together industry experts, senior managers, academics and stakeholders to showcase, examine and discuss the key aspects of modern shiftworking. Join them to get the best for workers and their managers involved in the 24/7 workforce in 2020. Be in the room to enjoy: New thinking in the struggle against workforce fatigue Policy & standard updates on employment laws Rostering techniques, tools, tips and tricks Health, safety and wellbeing updates from a healthcare and legal perspective Case studies of successful management of shiftworkers on high value projects Presentations from industry leaders about how they operate their 24/7 workforce This conference covers four important sections of content affecting shiftworkers in New Zealand: Legal compliance with health and safety Rostering, productivity and engagement Responding to fatigue in the workplace Delivering workplace education, support and engagement
This important new event brings together industry experts, senior managers, academics and stakeholders to showcase, examine and discuss the key aspects of modern shiftworking. Join them to get the best for workers and their managers involved in the 24/7 workforce in 2020. Be in the room to enjoy: New thinking in the struggle against workforce fatigue Policy & standard updates on employment laws Rostering techniques, tools, tips and tricks Health, safety and wellbeing updates from a healthcare and legal perspective Case studies of successful management of shiftworkers on high value projects Presentations from industry leaders about how they operate their 24/7 workforce This conference covers four important sections of content affecting shiftworkers in New Zealand: Legal compliance with health and safety Rostering, productivity and engagement Responding to fatigue in the workplace Delivering workplace education, support and engagement
This important new event brings together industry experts, senior managers, academics and stakeholders to showcase, examine and discuss the key aspects of modern shiftworking. Join them to get the best for workers and their managers involved in the 24/7 workforce in 2020. Be in the room to enjoy: New thinking in the struggle against workforce fatigue Policy & standard updates on employment laws Rostering techniques, tools, tips and tricks Health, safety and wellbeing updates from a healthcare and legal perspective Case studies of successful management of shiftworkers on high value projects Presentations from industry leaders about how they operate their 24/7 workforce This conference covers four important sections of content affecting shiftworkers in New Zealand: Legal compliance with health and safety Rostering, productivity and engagement Responding to fatigue in the workplace Delivering workplace education, support and engagement
Join me online at the next ‘Talk on Tuesday’ to discuss occupational alertness and find out about strategies with measurable outcomes you can use in you work place immediately. For more information email fiona@shiftwork.co.nz
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