Workplace Health Promotion
More than a third of the Welsh population are employed. They spend more than a third of their waking hours at work. Therefore the workplace is an ideal place for health promotion. In Wales 10.5 million days are lost through sickness absence, costing the Wales economy £0.5 billion.
Health promotion in the workplace takes several approaches:
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Commitment to a healthier workforce by providing information on health promotion |
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Implementation of policies and practices which assist employees to make healthier choices |
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Recognition of the impact that organisations can have on individuals |
There are many organisational benefits to be gained from effective health promotion in the workplace. These include:
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Increased productivity |
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Reduced absenteeism |
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Better recruitment and lower employee turnover |
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Lower levels of occupational stress |
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Improved work environment |
Managers
For more information on work place health promotion and the Corporate Health Standard go to:
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Website of the Chief Medical Officer in Wales. |
Employees
For more information on what you can do to improve your working day visit one of the following websites for ideas:
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Information on your physical health at work, balancing work and family and emotional well-being.
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The Health and Safety commission is responsible for health and safety regulation in Great Britain. Contains information on workplace health and safety. |
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Your health at work. |
Alternatively talk to your Health and Safety department at work and they will be able to provide you with more information.
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