More employers are taking note of the effects of dehydration in the office environment. It is now recognised that not only manual workers, but those sitting at a desk in front of a computer screen can also be affected by dehydration. The brain is made up of sixty per cent water, it only take a dehydration percentage of two per cent to reduce productivity.
There are a number of work factors that can affect hydration in personnel; these include the air conditioning units, travelling to and from work, an increased work load and stress. You obviously cannot reduce these factors, but why not rent or buy one of thirsty 4 water’s range of office coolers to ensure there is always filtered water available on hand.
Dehydration can lead to low productivity levels, poor morale and impaired mental performance. Sufferers of dehydration often have a loss of concentration, suffer from headaches and appear constantly tired. It’s important for companies to take this into consideration as happy and healthy staff is important a business’s success.
More businesses are now taking this information seriously and ensuring that staff members are aware of the importance of remaining hydrated. Sports drinks, alcohol, coffee and tea can also lead to dehydration instead of rehydrating the body; therefore water is the best source.
Why Filtered Water
You could purchase expensive bottled water or get staff members to drink water straight from the tap, but filtered water is the safest option offering overall greater health. The healthier your staff the less sick absenteeism you will need to deal with.
Filtered water has no chlorine or dangerous chemicals in it, it therefore reduces the risk of many cancers including bladder, rectal and colon cancers, this is because the chlorine by-products are removed.
Gastrointestinal diseases are often caused by drinking poor quality water; this can also be reduced by drinking clean, fresh filtered water. All the lead found in water is removed when filtered and it helps people enjoy a healthier immune system. Kidney problems, muscle cramps, irregular blood pressure and exhaustion are all problems also linked to dehydration.
Why not rent or buy one of thirsty 4 water’s range of office coolers and immediately start combating these diseases, help your staff remain healthy and productive.
The Advantages of Water
Water offers a host of health benefits including flushing all the toxins from the body, improving the immune system and easing joint pain. Water also moisturises the air in the lungs, protects vital organs and helps our body absorb important nutrients.
When someone drinks the right amount of water each day
(normally six to eight glasses), they are automatically assisting their bodies distribute oxygen to essential organs, they are helping their body’s regulate body temperature and are maintaining a healthy weight.
It has been proved that people who remain hydrated have good digestive function, are generally in good health, are less ill and are more productive in the working environment as they don’t suffer from tiredness and headaches.
I’d dispute being more productive, as in my case with that amount of water I spend most of the time in the loo!
I never knew that chlorinated water posed health threats! Thank you for this informative post. I guess this means I should have our water source changed at home.