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March 18, 2024

Nootropics – wake up to the dangers of misuse

Coffee? Tea? Many of us can’t imagine starting the day without our favourite brew. The Australian workforce has come to rely on the stimulant effects of caffeine found in tea and coffee for improving alertness, focus, and cognitive function. While the health risks of high caffeine consumption are relatively well…

February 21, 2024

Holistic health matters for workplace performance

Holistic health matters for workplace performance. Taking a holistic approach to workplace health by focussing on four key areas including physical, mental, social and spiritual can lead to better outcomes for employees, according to a new McKinsey Health Institute (MHI) survey completed across 30 countries. MHI and…

January 29, 2024

Heat related illness – would you know what to do?

Working in high temperature environments can pose serious risks to health and wellbeing. During the Australian summer when the risk of heat exposure is increased, it’s important to understand the signs of a heat affected worker and to know how to respond to heat related illness. The Dangers of Working…

January 16, 2024

Transforming challenges into opportunities for growth

With a Bachelor of Science majoring in Health Services Management — and a long history in the occupational health sector — Moses Khoury feels right at home with Jobfit. As Jobfit’s Business Development Manager in NSW/ACT, Moses is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to attract new…

December 19, 2023

Why work and alcohol don’t mix – even in the festive season

Alcohol is a part of the social fabric of many Australian communities. During the festive season, celebrations and end of year gatherings can bring alcohol into the workplace or make alcohol a bigger part of the working week. But no matter what the time of year, alcohol consumption at work…

December 13, 2023

Congratulations to Jobfit’s award winning Medical Director

We’re proud to announce that Jobfit’s Medical Director (Onsite Services) Dr Jessica Johnson has won the prestigious 2022 AFOEM Deane Southgate Award for her academic achievements in the area of occupational medicine. Deane Southgate was one of the pioneers of occupational medicine in Australia. The award is named in…

November 28, 2023

Jobfit is growing

We are pleased to announce that Jobfit is growing and merging with Baseline Onsite to boost the onsite medical services we provide across Australia. Established in Western Australia in 2010, Baseline Onsite has built a reputation as a trusted partner to some of the world’s leading resource…

November 21, 2023

20 years with Viterra – inspiring innovation and efficiency

Jobfit is extremely proud to be partnering once again with leading storage and handling business, Viterra Australia, to support their annual four-month recruitment drive for harvest. This year marks over 20 years of partnership with Viterra, and we’re still immensely proud to play a role in maintaining…

November 13, 2023

FFD and FCE – what’s the difference?

In the world of occupational health, there is sometimes confusion between Fitness for Duty Assessments (FFD) and Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE). Here’s a simple guide to understanding their distinct purposes. Furthermore, the different roles they play in contributing to a safe and productive work environment. Fitness for Duty Assessments (FFD)…

November 2, 2023

Jobfit cybersecurity recognised as industry top standard

We’re proud to announce that Jobfit has achieved the ISO/IEC 27001 Certification – the world’s best-known standard for information security management systems (ISMS). It comes as the number of cyber-threats continue to increase with new threats emerging almost daily, making the management of online risks and securing…

October 24, 2023

Wake up! The dangers of sleep apnoea in safety critical workers

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a sleep disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. OSA can pose significant risks to workers in safety critical roles by compromising their alertness, reducing their concentration, and negatively impacting their overall productivity. By recognising the signs and symptoms of sleep apnoea,…

October 3, 2023

Setting the gold standard in occupational health

From working part-time as a dental nurse and also as a receptionist for Northcare Physio to her current role as SA/NT State Manager for Jobfit, Cathy’s 25-year journey with the Partnered Health Group is a testament to her passion for allied health and occupational…