The Benefits of Workplace Wellbeing
Did you know that the European Network for Workplace Health Promotion has defined workplace health promotion as the ”combined efforts of employers, employees and society to improve the health and well-being of people at work”?
According to the World Health Organisation, there are many benefits of workforce health promotion to the employee and the organisation.
Benefits of Workforce Health Promotion
| To the organisation | To the employee |
| A well managed health and safety programme | A safe and healthy work environment |
| A positive and caring image | Enhanced self-esteem |
| Improved staff morale | Reduced stress |
| Reduced staff turnover | Improved morale |
| Reduced absenteeism | Increased job satisfaction |
| Increased productivity | Increased skills for health protection |
| Reduced health care/insurance costs | Improved health |
| Reduced risk of fines and litigation | Improved sense of well-being |
Large and small companies across the country are encouraged to participate in Ireland’s National Workplace Wellbeing Day, which is on 31st March2017. The event aims to improve employee health through promoting better nutrition and physical activity. Click on the link to find out how your company can get involved: http://www.who.int/occupational_health/topics/workplace/en/index1.html