Benefits

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 to employee and the organisation of workforce health promotion. Here are some for starters.

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

Source: http://www.who.int/occupational_health/topics/workplace/en/index1.html