» This template gives you a starting point to create a presentation to managers on

workplace health and wellbeing.

» If you have any evaluation data available, you might like to include specific details of

your organisation’s current health status (e.g. poor nutrition found through a survey) or

health risk factors (e.g. high rate of sedentary work, poor food preparation facilities).

» The template includes slides, speaking notes (below) and prompts (in italics). It can be

changed as needed to suit your specific needs.

» Healthier Workplace WA has resources that you can access online to support this

presentation, including the Evidence Factsheet, and the Plan Do Review Guide.

» This presentation should take 10 -15 minutes to present.

» If you need assistance in tailoring this presentation to your organisation, contact

Healthier Workplace WA on 1300 550 271.

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WORKPLACE HEALTH &

WELLBEING Investing in your

greatest asset

Introduction

» Overview video

The workplace - a priority setting

The World Health Organisation recognises the workplace as a priority setting for health promotion.

» Spend at least 60% of our day at work

» Work environments have been changing• More sedentary• Longer hours• Mentally and/or physically demanding

» Negative impact on health made worse by• Smoking• Alcohol consumption• Unhealthy eating• Physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour

» Implementing a workplace health and wellbeing program • Significant health and wellbeing benefits for our staff members• Boost productivity• Help our organisation’s “bottom line”

Why invest?

» Smoking, poor nutrition, alcohol consumption and physical inactivity are all leading, modifiable risk factors for chronic disease.

» Chronic disease includes those such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some types of cancer.

» The workplace can positively influence these risk factors, leading to reductions in chronic disease.

» Effective workplace health and wellbeing programs can:» Improve overall worker health by 24%.1

» Increase productivity at work by 29%.1

» Reduce absence due to sickness by 21%.1

» Positively affect presenteeism (reduced rates of staff coming into work sick).2 » Create a positive work environment which can help reduce health risks and

improve productivity in the workplace.2

» Result in happier and safer workers.3, 4

The cost of not investing

» High costs are associated with having an unhealthy workforce

» Return-on-investment from $1.40 to $4.70 for every $1 spent (over 3 years) 5

» Significant savings can be achieved by reducing obesity in the workplace 6

» Poor health increases the likelihood of industrial accidents or injuries 7

» Too much sitting increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases,

breast and colon cancer 8

» Workers that smoke can cost businesses in terms of lost productivity due to

smoking breaks, sick leave and presenteeism 9

Benefits for business

The bottom line

$XXPotential savings from implementing a

workplace health program

Sick leave savings

$XX

Staff turnover savings

$XX

A healthier workplace will boost your productivity. It's good for business and the numbers show this.

For more information on the methodology behind the calculator see hwwa.com.au/calculator

» Support program development

» Allocate coordinator time and any other resources

» Support development and promotion of health policies and supportive

environments

» Encourage and support the workplace health program coordinator to attend

free HWWA training or PD events

» Support staff consultation processes and encourage staff feedback

» Ensure all levels of management endorse the program

» Be a role model

» Participate in key program activities/events

» Encourage workers to participate

How management can support the program

Case Study

The time to act is now

» How Healthier Workplace WA can help» Offer free workplace assistance, training and support» Funding until June 2015