Ever been drunk at work? Research shows that disrupted sleep, dehydration, distraction and uncomfortable working environments impair our ability to take in information, recognize patterns and make decisions. That impairment can reach the same effective level as being over the UK blood alcohol limit for driving.

If we don't get these things right, either by looking after ourselves or as organisations by creating the right conditions at work, both physical and cultural, we could effectively have a workforce that’s drunk on the job.

Looking after wellbeing in its broadest sense makes good individual and business sense. There’s lots we can do as individuals, managers and organisations – including paying as much attention to ourselves as we do our smartphones – check your battery status!

AWA Host: Karen Plum

Featured guests:

• Trevor Alldridge – Chief Executive, Boost Cognition Ltd (AWA's Cognitive Wellness Unit)
• Ken van Someren – Performance Director, Boost Cognition Ltd

AWA Guest details: https://www.advanced-workplace.com/awa/about-awa/the-team/

CONTACTS & WEBSITE details:

AWA contact: Andrew Mawson amawson@advanced-workplace.com

Advanced Workplace Associates: https://www.advanced-workplace.com/

AWI contacts: Brad Taylor btaylor@advanced-workplace.com

Advanced Workplace Institute: https://www.advanced-workplace.com/awa/services/advanced-workplace-institute/

Music: courtesy of bensounds.com