Health and wellbeing strategies for a workplace of the future

Overview The business case Planning and strategy Health and wellbeing options Engaging the workforce Where to go from here www.mwwellbeing.co.uk

The healthy workplace “A healthy workplace is one in which workers and managers collaborate to use a continual improvement process to protect and promote the health, safety and wellbeing of all workers and the sustainability of the workplace” “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” World Health Organisation

The business case 131 million days were lost due to sickness absences in the UK in 2013 31 million - musculoskeletal 27 million - minor illness 15 million – stress, anxiety and depression Sickness absence has fallen from 178 million in 1993 Stress/mental health conditions have risen from 11.8 million in 2010 to 15 million ONS – Sickness absence in the labour market February 2014 Estimated cost £100 billion www.mwwellbeing.co.uk

The business case Rising cost of sickness and associated costs Corporate social responsibilities Rise in working age population Accidents and injuries Happy, healthy, engaged employees With every £1 of investment on staff wellbeing, there is a return of £3 on improved efficiency and productivity BITC – Healthy people = healthy profits www.mwwellbeing.co.uk

The business case Increased employee retention Reduced absenteeism Reduced presenteeism Higher performance levels Improved morale & motivation Engaged workforce Employer of choice www.mwwellbeing.co.uk

Planning and strategy Research Set objectives Plan Communicate Action Evaluate

Planning and strategy Research Patterns in sickness absence Exit questionnaires What sickness absence currently costs Demographics of the workforce Age Culture Gender Health concerns of employees and what they would like to see included  

Planning and strategy Objectives Reduce employee sickness levels Increase moral and motivation Improve health and wellbeing awareness Address employee health concerns Raise levels of employee engagement  

Planning and strategy Plan Gain top level support Set budget Involve the right people Organise: venue/activities/people Set a timeframe

Planning and strategy Communicate Intranet Posters Team meetings E- shots Wage slip

Planning and strategy Action Make one person the key point of contact Ensure everyone knows what their role is Make it fun and engaging

Planning and strategy Evaluate Questionnaires pre and post event Seek staff suggestions on a feedback wall Access the impact on: Sickness absence Staff turnover Employee engagement Accidents at work

Planning and strategy Workplace Wellbeing Tool – Calculate the impact of sickness absence on your organisation & business case for investing https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/workplace-wellbeing-tool

Health and wellbeing options Physical Healthy food Exercise Regular breaks/flexi time Access to clean drinking water Clean, healthy working environment

Health and wellbeing options Mental Policies in place Health champions / EAP’s Stress awareness Open communication Secure working environment

Health and wellbeing options Social Charity days Lunchtime activities Team building days Community volunteering www.mwwellbeing.co.uk

Health and wellbeing options Emotional Feeling valued & cared for Recognition for good work Awareness Respect for oneself and others www.mwwellbeing.co.uk

Health and wellbeing options No cost options Wellbeing board – Change 4 life/BHF/awareness leaflets Corporate gym membership Walking/running clubs Healthy snacks Smoothie days/fruity Friday Water Large streams from little fountains flow, Tall oaks from little acorns grow www.mwwellbeing.co.uk

Health and wellbeing options Funded options Health days – awareness programmes Health checks – blood pressure, cholesterol, fat % Training days – stress management Massage – stress and musculoskeletal Workshops – Laughter, Yoga, Zumba – Stress/Wellness/Nutrition www.mwwellbeing.co.uk

Event options Screening – Blood Pressure/BMI/Cholesterol Workshops – Nutrition/Backcare/Wellbeing Awareness – Smoking/Alcohol/Drugs advice Physical – Workplace Massage/Chiropractic/Physiotherapy sessions/Yoga/Belly, Bangra & Zumba Health Promotion – Cancer research/BHF/Healthy eating demos www.mwwellbeing.co.uk

Education options Training Workshops Stress management Resilience Mental health Coaching skills for managers Workshops Wellness Nutrition Back care/posture www.mwwellbeing.co.uk

Why is employee engagement important? What is employee engagement? Why is it important for your organisation? What drivers can you use to engage your employees? What are the signs of an engaged workforce? How can you monitor employee engagement in your workplace?   

Employee engagement

The workplace of the future Engaged and motivated employees Healthy, productive workforce Lower staff turnover rates Fewer accidents Lower level of sickness absence Increased bottom line Fewer litigation cases Are you getting the best out of your employee’s?

Going forward Use the tool to see how much you can save Register Change 4 Life employers – www.nhs.uk/change4life Register for BHF – Think Fit - www.bhf.org.uk Log onto BITC – Workwell model – www.bitc.org.uk Make use of the Occ. Health helpline- www.health4work.nhs.uk Visit our website – www.mwwellbeing.co.uk Small changes = big results Make simple changes and reap the benefits of a healthy workforce

Change “The best way to predict the future… …. is to create it.” Peter Drucker

Thank you for listening Renée Clarke Midlands Workplace Wellbeing T: 01202 987916 M: 07954 41422 E: Renee@mwwellbeing.co.uk W: www.mwwellbeing.co.uk A happy workforce is a productive workforce www.mwwellbeing.co.uk