Staying hydrated at work this summer

Keeping hydrated is vital in order for us to optimise our health and performance in everyday life and that extends to our working day. It can be so easy during a busy day to forget or not prioritise taking on fluids during regular intervals.

Taking those little moments, although you feel you may not have time at some points in your day, are definitley worth it. Studies show that dehydration will affect concentration levels, mood, clarity of thought and a huge increase in fatigue.

During the summer months it is even more important to keep topping up those fluids, which the body naturally uses up more frequently in order to maintain your body temperature.

Here at Wellbeing Group, the home of workplace refreshment, we have put together some top tips for staying well hydrated at work this summer. Keep yourself healthy and focussed throughout your working, helping you perform to the best of your ability.

Drink before you feel thirsty

It is important to drink fluids before you feel thirsty. Your body uses thirst to indicate that you are approaching dehydration. It is healthier to continuously replenish fluids.

Keep a water bottle with you

Invest in a reusable water bottle and always keep it handy! You can refill your water bottle anytime you are near a fresh drinking water supply, whether it be a water dispenser, fountain or chilled water tap.

Drink sparkling water

If the carbonation from fizzy pop is what makes it so appealing, you can get the same fizzy feeling from drinking sparkling water! It has all the bubbles and fizz of sugary soft drinks, just minus the calories. Why not add some fruit to your sparkling water for a great natural flavour infusion. Sparkling water is becoming increasingly popular and there is a great range of Sparkling Water Taps available which help bring some fizz to the workplace. 

Choose water instead of sugary beverages

While a sugary beverage can help quench your thirst, it also carries excess calories that can be detrimental to your health. As you have to hydrate your body more frequently in hot weather conditions, you’ll be taking in more calories than you usually do if you look towards sugary beverages for hydration.

Use natural flavourings to infuse your water

Some people aren’t drinking the water they need because they prefer something with flavour.  Simply adding a slice of fruit, such as lemon or strawberry, can be a great way to add some natural flavour without resorting to fizzy drinks and fruit juices.

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

Stay hydrated at work