The Nottinghamshire Wellbeing at Work: Workplace Health Award Scheme

Background and context 2010 Model developed for Bassetlaw Aim to target adult working age population Lifestyle data taken for each organisation signed up to gather baseline Used existing resources to support the scheme 14 organisations signed up 100 workplace health champions singed up and trained Active network

Developing a model for Nottinghamshire Bassetlaw 2013 evaluation Best available evidence Stakeholder input Strategy developed to guide implementation Strategic group District Council – local leadership Large bodies targeted first

Scheme Benefits To the employer; Demonstrate exemplary practice by leading in the area of promoting positive health and wellbeing of employees The ability to attract a higher calibre of candidate for roles Improved staff retention (reduced staff turnover = reduced costs) Reduced sickness absence Increased efficiencies with colleagues whose dedication to the organisation has increased Increased productivity Increased profits

Scheme benefits (2) To the employee; Better mental health Better work-life balance Increase sense of self value and efficacy Increased awareness and ability to prevent ill health

What are the main illnesses In 2011/12 the leading causes of work related ill health (self- reported) amongst people who have worked in the last 12 months was; Stress, Anxiety and/or depression Musculo-skeletal disorders The main causes of illness now and in the future are; Smoking Poor Diet Physical inactivity Mental ill health Alcohol Use

What is the cost? In the UK in 2010/11, 22.1 million days were lost due to work-related illness 4.4 million due to workplace injuries There were 1,073,000 work related illness cases in 2011/12, of these 40% (428,000) were cases of stress Ill health (excluding cancer) cost society an estimated £13.4 billion in 2011/12 The costs of working-age ill-health to Britain are estimated to be over £100 billion annually - in terms of working days lost and worklessness. Equivalent to the annual running costs of the NHS.

Aims of the Award Scheme To promote and enable a healthy productive workforce with optimum levels of wellbeing. To reduce sickness absence and improve management and recording of sickness management To reduce staff turnover and increase employee retention as employees feel better supported and more valued To increase productivity, efficiency and profitability through better recruitment and retention reduced unplanned staff absence due to illness. To create a culture of wellness, and wellbeing with a healthy working environment within the organisation.

Overview Award LevelIntervention Tiers BronzeHealth Promotion and Information SilverHealth Development GoldEnabling and increasing access to local wellbeing services PlatinumPolicy changes and culture changes MaintenanceDemonstrate continuous commitment to improvement and development of health and wellbeing in the workplace

Overview Continued The 5 key themes are: Substance Use/Misuse Emotional and Mental Health and Wellbeing Healthy Weight Protecting Health Safety at work

Other expectations Leadership Staff engagement and involvement Health promotion Health champions Multiple sites Shifts/Shift workers

What is offered Access to training: An evaluation of your business’s wellbeing and tailored guidance regarding the implementation of the Award Scheme. Corporate membership at local leisure centres Ongoing support from the ‘Wellbeing at Work’ team to achieve a healthy workplace status Access to resources: Access to up to date accurate health related information and promotional materials Publicity & Recognition of your organisation’s commitment to the health of your employees

Getting started Complete the ‘About us’ Workplace Questionnaire and work with the team to tailor the award to your individual organisation’s needs. Agree to and sign The Workplace Health and Wellbeing Memorandum of Understanding and formally launch the program of work Administer the Employee wellbeing survey to all staff with an minimum of a 10% return After 3 years or achievement of highest award the organisation wants to aim for (whichever is first), steps 1 & 3 will be under taken again and at Year 5

Getting started continued

Portfolios Portfolios will need to be developed and submitted to the Workplace Health Award Scheme Team Portfolios will be assessed and an assessment visit will take place prior to an award being made. Portfolio templates have been designed for you to complete, these includes detail of the requirements for each level.

Workplace Wellbeing Champions

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