Slowly and tentatively the UK workforce returns to the workplace. The way we conduct ourselves in our everyday lives will undoubtedly have changed. Understandably hygiene and safety remain high on the priority list for both employer and employee.
See the WHA advertorial on page 17 in Premises & Facilities Management publication (PFM) on why those in facilities management should always use a WHA Member for hydration provision.
During the past year the effects of Covid-19, isolating and lockdown have been challenging for all of us. Mental Health Awareness Week, running from 10 – 16 May, organised by the Mental Health Organisation, highlights what we can do to maintain good mental health.
1. Talk about your feelings – Talking about your feelings can help you stay in good mental health and deal with times when you feel troubled.
2. Keep Active – Regular exercise can boost your self-esteem and help concentration, sleep, and feel better generally. Exercise keeps the brain and other vital organs healthy, and is also a significant benefit towards improving your mental health
3. Eat Well – Your brain needs a balanced mix of nutrients in order to stay healthy and function well – just like the other organs in your body. A diet that’s good for your physical health is also good for your mental health.
4. Take a break – A change of scene or a change of pace is good for your mental health. It could be simply taking a lunch break at work, or a weekend exploring somewhere new – something we will be able to do very soon.
And of course Drink Sensibly – Water is an important element of maintaining good physical and mental health and dehydration may increase the risk of anxiety and depression, among other mental states.
So remember to reach for a refreshing cool glass of water regularly throughout the day. Test your hydration levels the next time you visit the loo with the WHA Healthy Hydration Chart.
Zenith Global, the food and drink experts, reported its research findings to WHA Members today, Thursday 22nd April 2021, virtually as one of their membership benefits.
Top line findings were that the UK water dispense industry has proved its resilience in 2020, losing only 3% of its customer base during the pandemic.
The total number of water dispensers in December 2020 was estimated to be 840,000 consisting:
Among other findings by the Zenith research team, pricing remained stable. Domestic use of water dispensers increased, but not to the extent of other home delivery services.
“We all know that 2020 was a tough year for the industry” said WHA Chairman Jon Wicks. “However, hydration continues to be essential for workforce wellbeing. With WHA Members offering high quality sustainable hydration solutions, we are confident of a significant bounce back in 2021/22”.
UK Water Dispense 2015 – 2025 -April2021
For more information visit www.zenithglobal.com