Dilution Is The Solution

In the last few blogs we’ve been discussing things that could improve your business this spring. Let’s not forget that businesses only run if they have employees to get the job done! Because of this, Omega thinks it’s extremely important to keep your employees safe and healthy especially in the summer months. Dehydration is something to keep in mind when you have employees working outside and in overheated warehouses. Dehydration can cause you and your company a lot of problems. If your employees can’t do their job you will have customers that are left unsatisfied and upset!

 

How Much Do You Know?

1.     What is the first sign of dehydration?

a.     Dry mouth, and increased thirst

b.    Lack of urination

c.      Tiredness

2.     Is a headache sign of dehydration?

a.     Yes

b.     No

3.     Dehydration can cause employees to feel                          in the office.

a.     Ecstatic

b.     Dizzy and tired

c.      Angry and hostile

Get This…

We’ve all heard the term dehydration, and I’m sure most of us know exactly what it is and that it's brought about by a lack of water in the body. However, I would also venture to say that most of us probably don’t know how many cups of water a day we should be drinking to stay hydrated, especially in the summer. In fact, it’s reported that 75 percent of people fall short on their daily water consumption! Check out this awesome hydration calculator to ensure you're consuming enough water!
https://www.camelbak.com/en/hydrated/hydration-calculator  

Can You Answer This Question???

The signs of dehydration between children and adults can differ greatly.

A.     True

B.     False

The answer is A! Although adults and children may share some signs of dehydration they can also display very different symptoms. This is important to keep in mind if you think someone you know is dehydrated!

Get The Facts!

Although the symptoms of dehydration may seem pretty obvious, some may be a little more vague. Some of the most common symptoms of dehydration in adults include:

·      Abnormal fatigue

·      Dizziness

·      Confusion

·      Lack of urine

·      Dark-colored urine

·      Being extremely thirsty

·      Headaches

Our bodies are incredibly dependent on water; I mean it does make up 60 percent of who we are! However, as we get older it becomes harder for our bodies to reserve water. Adults also seem to be less aware of how thirsty they are than young children. Some of this is brought on by the stresses of daily life, but that’s why it’s so important to make sure that you’re consuming the recommended amount of water each day.  Eight glasses of eight ounces of water is the recommended amount of water an adult should drink to stay hydrated and healthy! Which brings up another good point, drinking water is just healthy in general. Drinking water throughout the day can make you more alert, can help your body rid toxins, and can even help you lose weight! So as you can see there are many benefits to increasing your water consumption; heck it can’t hurt!

…So Call

In the midst of making sure that you are consuming the correct amount of water each day if you find yourself in need of any material handling services give us a call! 513-842-2012

Answers: 1/A, 2/A, 3/B&C, 4/A

Organization Is The Key To Efficiency

In the last blog we touched upon the fact that being organized can aide companies and individuals in being more productive. When we talk about being organized we typically think of physical objects that we are putting in some sort of order. However, the first step to organization is a mental process rather than a physical one. Once we get the mental preparation and motivation down, we can then focus on organization’s physical aspect.

How Much Do You Know?

1.     Organized people typically share certain characteristics?

a.     True

b.     False

2.     What is the first step in organizing your office?

a.     Establishing work zones

b.     Purging of papers and unused items

c.      Revise your filing system

3.     Why is establishing work zones important?

a.     Because then everyone knows where everything can be found

b.     It keeps employees out of each other’s business

c.      Work zones keep employees on task

4.     Making a "meeting" folder can ensure important topics are discussed and not forgotten.

a.     True

b.     False

Get This…

Think about the most organized person you know. What sort of qualities and characteristics do they possess? Often times organized people share many of the same qualities. Generally when we see someone who possesses these qualities we assume that they come naturally. However, there are some things we as unorganized people can do to live a more productive lifestyle. Below are three things that can help us all become more efficient and organized in everyday life.

1.     Be prepared in advance:

·      This can be difficult for many of us, but if a little time is taken at the end of each day to plan for the next, we can mentally prepare for what is ahead.

·      It sounds simple, but making a list is a great way to do this!

2.     Schedule you time:

·      This may seem similar to our first point, but once you’ve determined what needs to be accomplished the next day, you can then begin setting aside adequate times to complete each activity. This can be used in your personal life as well as your professional life.

·      Time blocking cannot only make you feel more efficient, but empowered! Feeling empowered can make you more confident, and can increase peoples’ self esteem.

3.     Get up early:

·      For many of us, the hardest part of being productive, is getting the day started! The earlier you get up the more you can accomplish in a day.

·      This also gives you more time to reflect on everything you need to accomplish during the day, and gives you time to do some additional planning.

A chart similar to this one can help you visualize your organizational goals. A helpful website is: https://www.smartdraw.com/step-chart/examples/step-analysis/

Can You Answer This Question???

Do more organized people tend to take advantage of technology, or keep things old school?

A.     They take advantage of technology!

B.     It doesn’t matter as long as you’re organized.

C.     They keep things old school!

If you chose A then you are correct! Technology isn’t always a positive, but it can aid in organization. For example, technology can help to keep notes and e-mails incredibly organized and spam free.

Get The Facts!

It’s pretty apparent that technology is taking over today’s society. Although many of us feel bogged down by technology it can be helpful in some circumstances. There are also some other aspects in which using technology can help keep things organized, especially in the office. It may seem obvious, but putting paper files on your computer can save a lot of space! You can then make a file for each individual customer, which is easy to access and legible.  Another great idea is to create a "waiting for response" file, it can be incredibly beneficial for open accounts! Keeping your files technology based can also allow you to sort mail on the spot. Just make sure to back up your files on a consistent basis!!!!!

 …So Call Us!

Although we can’t physically help you organize your office hopefully these tips will come in handy! Thanks for tuning into our blog! For any material handling questions give us a call at (513) 842-2012.