CGF ARTICLES, OPINIONS & EDITORIALS
Eat and think your way to higher work performance (2012-11-19)
February 19,
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Group wellness and corporate wellbeing is vital in any organisation and is the common denominator to strong and effective leadership.
Any good manager or leader needs optimal energy and acute mental alertness as they navigate their way through their daily tasks which are increasingly ‘laced’ with risks.
And as life in the fast lane continues, many companies in a globalised economy are saturated by sick leave, absenteeism, and general lethargy resulting in below par productivity, and diminished morale.
So how does an organisation turn the tide on these issues, and aim for optimum energy and morale in the workforce and ultimately a more productive employee and organisation?
Essentially, the bulk of the answer lies within the nutrients we consume; this is the core of a human’s energy source. These nutrients perform the necessary functions within our bodies everyday and are so often taken for granted. Nutrients supply our bodies and brain with ‘fuel’ for power, and enable our organ functions to be carried out.
Sugar imbalances are often the cause of the low energy levels we may experience, and this may be one of the causes resulting in ‘dips’ in employee workplace productivity. These low blood sugar levels result in employees resorting to their ‘afternoon fix’ at around 3 or 4pm normally through a quick cup of coffee with sugar or a chocolate bar to perk themselves up in order to complete the rest of their day’s work. Understandably, when some of these employees gather in the later part of the afternoon for their coffee or ‘smoke ritual’, their employers may regard this behaviour as abuse of company time, particularly as productivity is affected when these employees are not at their posts and working. Upon more careful consideration, might it be possible that these employees may not be congregating over a quick cup of coffee by choice, but rather because they actually “have” to get their boost in order to complete their day?
It therefore follows that brain chemistry, and the correct supply of nutrients is even more important to employees in top management who are often faced with tremendous stress levels and lots of responsibility.
