Westways Vending have put together 3 easy steps for improving hydration at work. Staying hydrated can be difficult to keep on top of, especially during busy work days. You can get engrossed in your day-to-day tasks, time runs away from you, and suddenly you realise that you haven’t taken the time to get the vital fluids that you really need.
If you are dehydrated, you run the risk of becoming groggy and irritated, which can affect work output. So how can you stay hydrated at work? And why is it so important in the first place?
Hydration for Well-Being
Staying well hydrated isn’t only good for your physical well-being, it keeps you working at your best. Dehydration can cause illnesses including:
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Skin conditions
- kidney stones in extreme cases
People who aren’t properly hydrated may find that they lack concentration, which is never good at work. Being hydrated has a direct impact on your cognition levels, as well as improving mood. Keeping yourself well hydrated also reduces stress.
If you start to suffer from dehydration, you may begin to experience respiratory problems, and feel excessively thirsty, tired, light headed and dizzy. So, don’t wait until you are too thirsty to start drinking water throughout the day.
Did you know?
Employers must ensure that there is a “adequate supply” of drinking water available for their employees, as per the Workplace Regulations 1992. It is recommended that you aim to drink between 2 and 3 litres of water a day, dependant on your working conditions.
3 Easy Steps for Improving Hydration whilst at Work
There are many ways to help increase your hydration and water intake at work. For example:
- Eating plenty of fruit and vegetables is an easy way to help boost your hydration – and its tasty too! You can also add fruit to your water to help give it a flavour infusion.
- Consider bringing in a reusable bottle to refill. It will act as a visual reminder, and it makes it easier to keep your water to hand. Reusable bottles are also more environmentally friendly and means that less single use bottles and cups are being used.
- Why not set an alarm on your phone, or your smart watch, to remind you to refill? Taking a well-earned hydration break also gives your eyes a break from your computer screen and is a great way to incorporate some self-care into the daily routine.
Things to Remember
Remember, whilst caffeinated beverages can contribute to your total water intake, drinking them too late in the day can impact on your quality of sleep. Modern Bean to Cup Coffee Machines offer an extension range of drink options, with high quality, Barista style coffee to enjoy.
Water Coolers are hygienic, low maintenance, and convenient. They are designed to work in high-capacity areas and cater to the demands of different environments, whether you need them on the factory floor or your office meeting room. When adding a water cooler, it’s important to ensure that they are placed somewhere accessible, and the dispenser is reachable by everyone.
Encouraging staff to take hydration breaks is key. Just a few moments to stop and take a much-needed sip of water, or a well-earned brew, can go a long way.
The Importance of Hydration at Work
There you have it – 3 simple steps for improving hydration whilst at work. The quickest way to rehydrate is to drink water. Westways Vending can install filtered, chilled water on demand to your workplace with our range of water coolers. We can fit tabletop or floor standing machines and have solutions for any size workplace.
Why not speak to us here at Westways today about the importance of hydration at work, and how we can help your workplace stay hydrated? Talk to the team, email us at sales@westwaysvending.co.uk or call us at 0800 195 3170.
