Staying Hydrated at Work

Staying hydrated is crucial for maintaining good health and overall well-being, especially when it comes to performing well at work. Dehydration can cause a variety of problems, including headaches, fatigue, and decreased cognitive function, all of which can negatively impact work performance. In this article, we will explore the importance of staying hydrated at work and how you can make sure you are getting enough fluids to stay healthy and productive.

Why is hydration important at work?

When you are at work, you are often engaged in a variety of activities that can be physically and mentally demanding. Whether you are sitting at a desk all day or performing manual labor, your body needs fluids to function properly. When you become dehydrated, your body can’t function at its best. You may experience a variety of negative symptoms, such as headaches, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating.

One study found that even mild dehydration, which occurs when your body loses just 1-2% of its total water content, can lead to decreased cognitive function, impaired mood, and increased fatigue. In addition, dehydration can cause your blood to thicken, which makes it harder for your heart to pump blood throughout your body. This can lead to a decrease in overall energy and endurance, making it harder to perform physically demanding tasks.

Scientific evidence between cognitive performance and dehydration, although limited, is strong and continues to grow. A worryingly high 31% of those recently surveyed admitted to deliberately drinking less than they would like at work to avoid having to take bathroom breaks. Maxime Buyckx, director of nutrition and health sciences for Beverage Institute for Health and Wellness, explored the influence of a busy work lifestyle:

“In a world where many people are consistently trying to juggle a hectic work schedule, people may sometimes override thirst signals and, thus, become mildly dehydrated, which can affect a person’s ability to perform at his or her best.”

Drinking fluids is essential to staying healthy and maintaining the function of every system in your body, including the heart, brain, and muscles. It’s especially dangerous to avoid drinking enough in hot weather conditions, failing to do so could result in:

• Heat stroke
• Heat exhaustion
• Heat cramps
• Heat rash

All you have to do to avoid this, is simply drink more water.

How much water should you drink at work?

The amount of water you should drink at work depends on a variety of factors, such as your body weight, activity level, and climate. However, a good general rule is to drink at least 8 cups of water per day, and more if you are physically active or working in a hot environment.

It’s also important to note that you don’t have to drink only water to stay hydrated. Other fluids, such as tea, coffee, and fruit juice, can also contribute to your daily fluid intake. However, it’s important to avoid sugary drinks, such as soda and energy drinks, as they can actually dehydrate you and lead to negative health effects.

How to stay hydrated at work?

There are many ways you can make sure you are staying hydrated at work. Here are a few tips to help you get started:

Keep a water bottle on your desk: This will remind you to drink water throughout the day and make it easy to access.

Take water breaks: Set a reminder on your phone or computer to take breaks every hour or so to drink water.

Drink herbal tea: Herbal teas are a great way to stay hydrated and can also provide other health benefits, such as reducing stress and improving digestion.

Eat water-rich foods: Foods like watermelon, cucumber, and celery are high in water content and can help keep you hydrated throughout the day.

Avoid sugary drinks: As mentioned earlier, sugary drinks can actually dehydrate you and lead to negative health effects. Stick to water, herbal tea, and other non-sugary fluids.

Conclusion

Staying hydrated is crucial for maintaining good health and overall well-being, especially when it comes to performing well at work. By drinking enough water and other fluids, you can help prevent negative symptoms like headaches, fatigue, and decreased cognitive function. So, make sure you are drinking enough fluids throughout the day, and don’t be afraid to take breaks to refill your water bottle or enjoy a cup of herbal tea. Your body will thank you for it!

Types of Water Dispensers for the workplace

The world of office water dispensers has completely evolved in recent times, with much more advanced, sustainable and practical solutions now availble. The game has changed since the ugly bottle fed towers that would look rater grim in the corner of a meeting room or social space. Here at Wellbeing Group, we offer some of the most technologically advanced water dispensers on the market. They look pretty good as well, meaning that will sit beautifully in the office of today and the office of the future.

Here’s a quick guide to the office water dispense solutions we offer.

CHILLED WATER TAPS

Our range of integrated chilled water taps are proof of how advanced the options for office water dispensers are now. Enable your employees to fill glasses and bottles quickly and conveniently with our high-capacity tap water filter systems. They deliver a consistent flow of purified drinking water to quench your employees’ thirst and give them a burst of hydration.

What stands out is how aesthtically stunning they are, available in different colours and finishes. The space saving design means they free up more space on your countertops or take up less floor space compared to traditional water coolers, great for creating less cluttered environments.

They are powered by a compact undercounter unit, which is packed with energy saving technology, water purifying filtration for constant fresh and hygienic water flow.

MAINS-FED WATER COOLERS

Our range of mains-fed water coolers, can be easily plumbed into your existing water supply. With a range of dispense options available, from chilled, ambient and sparkling, keeping your staff and clients hydrated throughout the day, with instant filtered drinking water. Superb for high capacity demand in big offices and ideal for providing pure filtered water for customers and guests in social areas.

Available in floorstanding and countertop models, our range of plumbed-in water dispensers deliver contemporary, minimalist designs, providing sleek and stylish hydration solutions to the interior design of any office kitchen, meeting room or social areas.

Offering a much more sustainable hydration solution to the traditional water fountain or bottled water dispenser, due to a reduction in plastic usage and the energy efficient technology, making it both economical and eco-friendly. Some models are also fitted with an intelligent sensor which sends the appliance into standby mode when light levels are low, or after a period of inactivity.

INSTANT BOILING WATER TAPS

If you’re looking for an alternative solution for your office hydration facilities, our boiling water taps are practical and versatile, offering instant boiling, chilled and sparkling water, removing the need to stand around waiting for the office kettle to boil. They produce high volumes of water during periods of high demand, reducing waiting times and improve efficiency amongst staff in the office. This also means you can save money on purchasing other appliances, as they do the job of a water cooler and a kettle, which also frees up more space and creating a less cluttered office environment.

Providing water that is filtered to give a pure odourless, sediment-free taste. They work by harnessing thermodynamic heat-exchange technology to recover waste heat energy ready to be reused to preheat the water entering the hot water tank. They come equipped with a Time Clock, Sleep Mode and Eco Mode so you can make huge savings on your energy bills! This technology allows for peak periods of high demand in the office environment.

You can browse our range of Water Dispensers here to select your favourite. Get in touch with our friendly knowledgeable sales team who can advise on the best options based on your specifications. 01905 337187

Staying hydrated at work