Laura Butler: Combatting 'coffee and cake' culture

Seven tips for employers

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Lifestyle consultant Laura Butler shares her seven top tips on how employers can get invested in boosting the activity levels of their staff

The UK as a nation is moving less, with convenience and technology being two of the biggest factors why people don't get enough of the recommended 150 minutes of moderate activity a week. It's no coincidence that obesity rates have risen alongside the increase in jobs requiring people to sit down for a large portion of their day, five or more days a week. Jobs have evolved in response to technology, with laptops, smartphones and tablets all forming a major part of our day-to-day work. Yet with this technology allowing us to pretty much work at any time and from any location, why are m...

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