developing wellbeing via the workplace

Developing Wellbeing via the Workplace

Liz PreeceThe Healthy Worker Ltd

Why?

Why?• Reduce absence• Improve productivity• Reduce turnover• Employer of choice• Reduce presenteeism• Employee engagement• Customer satisfaction• ‘Right thing to do’

Because the lack of it costs!

Workers and managers collaborate

Continual improvement process

Protect and promote the health, safety and wellbeing of all workers Sustainability of the workplace….(WHO)

Health and wellbeing at work

Four aspects to considerHealth and safety concerns within the physical environment

The psychosocial environment, including organisation of work and work culture

Personal health resources in the workplace

Healthy workplace as part of the community in which you work

Values

Policies

Activities / routines

Physical work environment

HASAW ActDSE RegulationsMoving and Handling RegulationsWorkplace RegulationsCOSHHEquality Act

Psychosocial work environmentCultureAttitudesValuesDaily practices

Personal health resources

The training, information, resources, flexibility and opportunities provided to workers to improve or maintain their physical and mental health.NICE: Workplace policy and management practices to improve the health and wellbeing of employees ng13

Being part of the Community

The impact your organisation has on the health and wellbeing of others with whom you connect.Sustainability of resources

Any questions?

www.thehealthyworker.co.ukinfo@thehealthyworker.co.uk

01684 231461