subject: A Hydrated Workforce Is A Productive Workforce [print this page] Our bodies are made up of 60% water so staying hydrated is essential for our overall wellbeing. Its not just our bodies which are affected by dehydration, but also our brains. Even mild dehydration (just 1% loss of bodyweight from fluid deficiency) can limit our ability to concentrate and work productively. Keeping your employees well hydrated through the day is not only good for their health, its great for their productivity. Office supplies company Office1web (http://www.office1web.ie/) sells all the beverages and equipment your office needs to stay hydrated throughout the working day.
The recommended daily intake of water is 2 litres a day for women and 2.5 litres a day for men. Given that we spend so much of our day in the office, its essential we keep up our fluid intake throughout the work day. This water intake can be from a variety of sources: water obviously but also tea and herbal teas, coffee, fruit juices and squashes, milk, sparkling drinks including colas and even soup. So when ordering your next office products, consider how much hydration your office is providing to its workforce.
Of course every office should have water coolers as part of its office equipment - Office1web stocks a range of coolers and accessories to keep your office well and truly watered. But to keep your workforce really hydrated you should give them a choice of beverages. Give your employees a little kick start in the morning by keeping the kitchen stocked with coffee (including decaffeinated coffee, although research proves that even caffeinated drinks help with hydration), milk, sugar and sweeteners, as well as fruit juices. Keep them happy in their tea breaks with a few types of tea (theres no one as fussy as a tea drinker!) including herbal tea, and pep them up in the afternoon lull with a fizzy cola or a cup-a-soup. All of these beverages will help to keep them alert and working at their full potential, and youll find all of them as part of the huge variety of business supplies available at http://www.office1web.ie/.
