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British Heart Foundation Lisa Purcell

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British Heart Foundation

Lisa Purcell

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British Heart FoundationBritish Heart FoundationWorkplace healthWorkplace health

Lisa Purcell

Project Manager, Adults

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British Heart Foundation

Why workplace health?

BHF’s work - workplace health

Think fit! Resources

Real workplace health issues

What other workplaces have achieved

TodayToday

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The heart of the problemThe heart of the problem

Heart and circulatory disease is the UK’s biggest killer

4 out of 10 people die from it

Every six minutes someone dies from a heart attack

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British Heart FoundationBritish Heart Foundation

Our mission...is to play a leading role in the fight against disease of the heart and circulation so that it is no longer a major cause of disability and premature death.

Our vision…is of a world in which people do not die prematurely of heart disease.

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British Heart FoundationBritish Heart Foundation

What we do?

Research

Education and medical information

Patient care

Emergency skills and equipment

Fundraising

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Education and medical informationEducation and medical information

We produce publications, videos and other

materials for health professionals and the public.

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Why workplace health?Why workplace health?

Individuals may spend up to 60% of their waking hours in their place of work

Over half of UK population currently in employment

Workplace offers a significant potential setting for physical activity

Growing evidence base and key documents supporting the agenda

Key policy drivers (obesity, physical inactivity, stress, ageing population, reducing inequalities)

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Why workplace health?Why workplace health?

Employee benefits:Less health problemsMore energySleeping betterImproved body shape and appearanceA reduction in stress Better concentration and mental alertnessImproved cooperation and rapport with their colleaguesMeeting people and making new friendsAchievement–learning something new+being successful

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Why workplace health?Why workplace health?

Employer benefits:Increased productivity Improved absenteeism and ability to return to work

after illnessRetention of staffImproved the morale of your workforceImproved communicationCreate a positive corporate image

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BHF’s work - workplace healthBHF’s work - workplace health

Well@Work Programme – pilot project managed by BHF

Think fit! - promoting workplace health and wellbeing – core BHF workplace health work

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Well@Work ProgrammeWell@Work Programme

W@W was a £1.6 million applied research programme

To assess the effectiveness of workplace health programmes in a wide range of working environment

To develop an evidence base on ‘what works’ in workplace health promotion in England

The national evaluation of Well@Work was conducted by Loughborough University

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Well@Work ProgrammeWell@Work Programme

11 projects across the 9 English regions

32 organisations and a potential workforce of 10,000 employees

A mix of large and small businesses, private, public and voluntary sector organisations

W@W conducted over 3 years, projects completed October 2007

National Conference February 2008

Summary report and technical report available

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AchievementsAchievements

W@W has provided a rich learning experience and an evidence base of ‘what works’

Programme planning and initiation

Delivering interventions and participation

Environmental and policy changes

Raised awareness of workplace health at the organisational and individual level

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Positive impactsPositive impacts

Employees - lifestyle and work

Employers

improvements in absenteeism

staff morale

working atmosphere

communications and interactions between employees and managers in the workplace

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SustainabilitySustainability

Two thirds of the W@W projects are continuing

Wealth of experience – key individuals and organisations trained and experienced

New partnerships created, a springboard for further work and new opportunities

Workplace health now firmly on the national agenda and employers radar!

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Sharing the learningSharing the learning

Well@Work Summary report and call to action (G397)

Well@Work DVD (DVD23)

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Think fit! Resources – physical activity, healthy eating and mental wellbeing

Think fit! Website

Think fit! Seminars (2006/07)

Think fit! - promoting workplace Think fit! - promoting workplace health and wellbeinghealth and wellbeing

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Think fit! A guide to developing a

workplace activity programme (2005)

Think fit! Be active! A ‘how to do it’

guide to workplace physical

activity interventions (2008)

Think fit! Physical activityThink fit! Physical activity

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Think fit! Healthy eatingThink fit! Healthy eating

Think fit! Eat well! A guide to

developing a workplace healthy

eating programme (2008)

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Think fit! Mental wellbeingThink fit! Mental wellbeing

Think fit! Think well! A guide to developing a

workplace mental wellbeing

programme (2008)

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Think fit! Think fit!

Coordinators guide:Introduction - whyStep-by-step guideTools IdeasChallengesResources - signposts

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To order a packTo order a pack

Call 0870 600 6566

Email [email protected]

Visit www.bhf.org.uk/thinkfit

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Think fit! websiteThink fit! website www.bhf.org.uk/thinkfitwww.bhf.org.uk/thinkfit

Tools to downloadWhy? Be active, eat well, think

well!Top TipsCase studiesEvents calendarChallenges + templatesUseful links

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Coordinator

Senior management support and commitment

Engaging employees – meeting their needs

Physical activity – what works?

Champions

Communication

Real workplace health issuesReal workplace health issues

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Key to success of the project

overall responsibility rests with them

engage with management and employees

develop ‘innovative ideas’

communicate, communicate…

Motivate!

CoordinatorCoordinator

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CoordinatorCoordinator

Need to:

get to know organisational structures, ways of working and the culture

build relationships and trust with management and employees

have a ‘visible presence’ and ‘put a face to the project’

Takes TIME but WORTH IT!

Use BHF resources – they are designed for coordinators!

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‘Buy in’ + support essential for success

Coordinator needs to:

Find out their key drivers e.g. sickness absence, retention, CSR

Ensure clarity and understanding of what is required

BEST WAY - develop and maintain regular contact and provide project updates and results, esp. successes

Management supportManagement support

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Management supportManagement support

Management need to:be seen as supportivedemonstrate support and endorsement for projectencourage staff to participateHow… promote activities participate in activities with staff allow flexible working time recognise success

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ChampionsChampions

Getting the right champion is vital!

Nomination from managers

Invitation from coordinator

Volunteers –

more interested

more successful

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More than 1 champion helps share responsibilities and increase capacity

Include people from different departments

Include people at different grades/ ages

Find out their interests

Give them recognition

Give them the responsibility

Recruiting ChampionsRecruiting Champions

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ChampionsChampions

How can the champion help the coordinator

Run the project + support throughout

Communication (vital)

raising awareness

encouraging staff

feedback to coordinator and managers

Sustainability of the project

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ChampionsChampions

How can the coordinator support the champion(s)

Support - regular communication between coordinator and champion is vital - meetings and 1:1’s

Training – help them in their role, increase confidence, opportunity to share experiences and ideas with other champions and coordinator

Recognition of their role – coordinator and management

Dedicated time per week to spend on project (1 - 2 hours)

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Engaging employeesEngaging employees

Takes time, persistence and constant communication

Even more so with those ‘resistant to change’, ‘cynical towards project’ and with ‘hard to reach individuals and groups’

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Engaging employeesEngaging employees

Employee needs Needs assessment/ survey

Champion and employee ‘working groups’ to bring forward ideas and needs

Formal and informal face-to-face contact with employees

Attending team/ department meetings

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Engaging employeesEngaging employees

Encourage participationWorkplace champions – help to communicate, encourage peers and

gain feedback from employees Fun, innovative and social activities

“The bollywood session was a good workout but fun. The instructor was brilliant.”

Work with employees who show an early interest – get the project started, create early success – communicate success as widely as possible

Visible management support – management participation with employees, being flexible allowing staff to participate, recognition

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Engaging employeesEngaging employees

What employees like: Meeting new people Learning about own health Getting away from desk, break from work, relaxing Enjoyable, fun activities Seeing benefits – losing weight, feeling fitter, toning up Increase confidence Team building Trying new activities, learning new skills

Choice and variety of activities External instructors – inspiring, friendly, professional Well organised Inexpensive Incentives – ‘freebies’ On-site activities – convenience After work + lunchtime activities Team competitions Health checks

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Engaging employeesEngaging employees

What works well? Health checks Useful for motivating and engaging employees

‘Wake up call’

Encourage to make positive changes to lifestyle

Encourage participation in other workplace activities

“The health checks have encouraged me to get healthier. The Tutors were friendly and put people at ease.”

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What works well? Team based challenges and competitions

Provides support and encouragement from colleagues

‘Friendly rivalry’ and competition helps to motivate employees

Can participate during the working day

Incentives

E.g. Pedometer challenge, team weight loss competitions

“The pedometer Challenge has been a fun way of interacting with work colleagues both male and female as well as keeping your own personal fitness level up.”

Engaging employeesEngaging employees

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Engaging employeesEngaging employees

What works well? One-off/ taster events CheapProvide variety - appeal to wide range of employeesTime requirement lowWork well - in work time, on-site, offered freeGood to gauge interest for future activities

Lunchtime classes e.g. pilates, boxercise Dance classes – ballroom, salsa, belly dancing Tasters - rock climbing, surfing, golf, archery Combining healthy activity with social events – ‘inflatable human football’, ‘rounders tournament’

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Constant communication, promotion and reinforcement needed

Coordinator, management, champions and employees

Helps to encourage support, commitment and participation

CommunicationCommunication

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Case studies

Think fit! Be active!

Well@Work Summary report and DVD

What other workplaces have What other workplaces have achievedachieved

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Contact detailsContact details

Lisa Purcell

[email protected]

02476 33 7774

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