Stress management

Most likely, you’ve heard of 5S. If so, you are aware that it is a technique for setting up a workspace to boost productivity and efficiency while minimising waste. It’s also one of the initial measures that many businesses take in their quest to become “lean.” If you didn’t already know that, you do now.…

“It’s not stress that kills us; it is our reaction to it.” Hans Selye Stress is an ordinary part of everyday life. Young or old. Male and female. Employed or unemployed. Students. We all experience stress to a certain degree. For most of us, we know stress as being “all bad” for us. While this…

The pandemic has confirmed that workplace health and safety is essential for the successful day to day running, and long term survival, of a business. Employees are a companies most important resource and so it’s vital that their well being is protected. While many companies insist on employees taking a compulsory First Aid course, these…

“My name is Wanda Suzanne Johnson. I saw your school and decided it was time to further my education at age of 50. My husband and I have worked chicken farms for 30 years, it’s definitely time to learn new skills and move on.” How did you learn about Alison? I learned about Alison through…

Self-care. It may seem like another trending phrase, but it’s more important now than ever, in a world constantly on the go. But it’s not just the occasional bubble bath, or a hearty pat on the back from you to yourself ­– self-care can take many forms, and involves a bit of discipline and routine…

Welcome to the 21st century, where busy is the new norm. From youth, we’ve been told we can do anything, and that life is short – it’s no wonder that we’re constantly scrambling to fit it all in. We’ve been conditioned to want so much. With our devices constantly in hand, we’re being told what…