Advantia Business Solutions Blog

It’s often that we’re looking to turn the heating up in English offices, as sunny days are a rare accompaniment to our usual week in the office. But with the weather being surprisingly hot lately, we decided to put a few top tips together to help you cope with oppressive office heatwaves and, hopefully, keep you going until the beer garden calls at the end of the day. 1. Ditch the coffee Did you know that during these hot summer days you need to rehydrate with at least 2-3 litres of water a day because we tend to sweat more? This brings us to rule number 1 - Hydration. Get this wrong, you might as well bang your head on the desk a few times to match the headache (and potential heatstroke) that you will be suffering with. You know that water cooler you have in the office? Use it. Our advice would be to bring in a bottle and fill that up, as those tiny little plastic cups can easily fool you into thinking that you’ve drunk enough for the day. (Don’t ...

Summertime is always welcomed with open arms after a cold winter and a rainy spring, and all we want to do is make the most of it whilst it lasts. If you’re stuck in the office during this beautiful time of year, you might find yourself daydreaming more and working less. While you probably have a summer holiday booked, you still have to be at work for the rest of the season. It can be hard to stay on task, especially since summer is usually the slowest time of the year for most businesses, so it’s important to keep yourself motivated and productive at work. 1. Plan Sunshine Breaks During the winter season it is common that a lot of us choose not to go out for a walk during our working day. However, now that the weather is brightening up, plan some time to get outside and soak up the sun! A mid-day walk can help reinvigorate you for the rest of the day, helping refresh your mind and bring back that motivation. 2. Stay Hydrated Drinking water is a great health habit ...