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Workplace health & wellness

by Toronto Training and HR

October 2014

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CONTENTS3-4 Introduction5-6 Definitions7-8 Influences on health9-11 Costs of health12-13 Reducing absence14-15 Wellness networks16-17 Chronic condition management programs18-22 Services offered by occupational health providers23-26 Making occupational health effective27-28 Controlling hypertension29-32 Sleep33-39 Weight loss40-42 Types of wellness initiative43-45 Putting together a wellness initiative46-47 Communicating wellness initiatives48-49 Maximizing the results of wellness initiatives50-51 Conclusion, summary and questions

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Introduction

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Introduction to Toronto Training and HR

Toronto Training and HR is a specialist training and human resources consultancy headed by Timothy Holden 10 years in banking15 years in training and human resourcesFreelance practitioner since 2006The core services provided by Toronto Training and HR are:

Training event designTraining event deliveryHR support with an emphasis on reducing costs, saving time plus improving employee engagement and moraleServices for job seekers

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Definitions

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HealthWellnessObese and obesityDefinitions

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Influences on health

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PolicyCommunitySocial networkIndividual

Influences on health

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Costs of health

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Direct healthcare costsAbsenteeismPresenteeism

Costs of health 1 of 2

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Return-on-investmentValue-on-investment

Costs of health 2 of 2

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Reducing absence

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Identifying common hazards and reducing or eliminating themMonitoring absence and identifying trendsCarrying out workplace surveys to identify sources of ill health and reducing theseEducating employees about a healthier lifestyle

Reducing absence

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Wellness networks

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DefinitionWhat might be included in a successful wellness networkDesigning a wellness network aligned to the relevant culture and environmentOn-site activitiesQuestions to address

Wellness networks

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Chronic condition management programs

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Data acquisitionIdentification and stratificationEnrolmentEngagementReporting and analytics

Chronic condition management programs

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Services offered by occupational health

providers

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Implementing policyEnsuring compliance with health and safety regulations Minimizing and eliminating hazardsDealing with cases of drug and alcohol abuse, and advising on HIV/AIDS issuesOffering pre-employment health assessment

Services offered by occupational health providers 1 of 4

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Maintaining relations with appropriate bodies and individualsMonitoring the health of employees after an accident, illness and during and after pregnancyManaging clinic facilities, basic health checks and first aid

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Advising on medical severance and ill-health retirementAdvising on ergonomic issues and workplace designPromoting good health education programsPromoting healthy eatingMonitoring symptoms of work-related stress

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Providing advice and counsellingWorking with special needs groups

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Making occupational health effective

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Develop a mission statement to communicate the initiative – why, what and how Conduct an audit to establish the existing position, if possible in numerical and financial terms Benchmark against organizations in the local area, similar sector and nationally 

Making occupational health effective 1 of 3

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Plan the way forward – what improvements are needed, what needs to be developed, what are the priorities, how will success be measured Establish objectives and targets relating to business needs Develop a strategy to achieve the objectives 

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Determine resources and assign responsibilities Communicate to employees through group briefings, email, intranet, internal newsletters etc. Review and monitor progress regularly

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Controlling hypertension

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Risk stratificationFocus on high-risk locationsWider wellness effortsHealth coaches and doctor referrals

Controlling hypertension

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Sleep

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Deep sleepPhysical outcomes of sleep lossMental outcomes of sleep lossEmotional outcomes of sleep lossBenefits of addressing employee sleep deprivation

Sleep 1 of 3

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ORGANIZATIONSProvide facilities and servicesProvide educationPolicies and procedures Operational considerations

Sleep 2 of 3

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INDIVIDUALSWind-down before bedTurn off the phone and IPad then leave them downstairsExercise in the morning, not before bedAvoid caffeine in the afternoonToo much alcohol can be a problemNapping helps you to recharge

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Weight loss

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Reasons to careSkyrocketing healthcare costsEmployee productivitySickness absence

Weight loss 1 of 6

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How many times more likely are overweight employees? More likely to be absentLess productiveHigher healthcare costsNumber of workers’ claims

Weight loss 2 of 6

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How many times more likely are overweight employees (cont.)? Amount of workers’ claimMore likely to have difficultly getting along with co-workers

Weight loss 3 of 6

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Body mass index (BMI)Jobs most likely to result in weight gainLunchesDrivers of workplace weight loss success

Weight loss 4 of 6

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Key conclusionsHigh level of physical activityLimited television viewingHigh level of mindfulnessWeigh self frequently

Weight loss 5 of 6

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Key conclusions (cont.)Maintain dietary consistencyConsume a low-calorie, low-fat dietEat breakfastHealthy choices over foodWalk whenever you can

Weight loss 6 of 6

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Types of wellness initiative

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Work-life balance or stress managementWellness coachingWeight managementWalking programsTobacco-cessation programsPersonal/group trainingOn-site recreationOn-site fitness facility or gym access

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Health screeningsOff-site gym membershipGroup fitness classesCooking classes/access to healthy recipesBetter options in the cafeteria and/or vending machinesBack plan preventions

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Putting together a wellness initiative

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Make it globalCreate a flexible frameworkDemonstrate top-down commitmentComplicated is not always betterLeverage dataGo beyond traditional solutions

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Consider various communication methodsGather data around employee prioritiesInvite employees to make suggestions Gather data about levels of satisfaction with health & wellbeing

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Communicating wellness initiatives

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EducationalMotivationalPersonalized

Communicating wellness initiatives

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Maximizing the results of wellness initiatives

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Make it evidence-basedFit the organizational cultureComprehensive programmingTarget the high-riskKeep the healthy, healthy

Maximizing the results of wellness initiatives

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Conclusion, summary and questions

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Conclusion, summary and questions

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