Sitting in air conditioning all day, head down in the work — plenty of people reach the end of the day before realising they have barely had a sip.
Air conditioning dries out the air, while the feeling of thirst is far less obvious than it is outdoors. The result is that many office workers drink less than they need without ever noticing.
What usually follows
- Tiredness and a flat feeling in the afternoon.
- Trouble concentrating, mild headaches.
- Dry skin and dry lips.
What employers can do
- Put the dispenser somewhere visible, close to where people work.
- Set up a recurring water delivery so the dispenser never runs dry.
- Encourage staff to use their own bottle or cup.
Happy Sip sets up recurring delivery schedules for offices — see the Recurring water delivery page for details.
