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British Heart Foundation
Lisa Purcell
British Heart FoundationBritish Heart FoundationWorkplace healthWorkplace health
Lisa Purcell
Project Manager, Adults
British Heart Foundation
Why workplace health?
BHF’s work - workplace health
Think fit! Resources
Real workplace health issues
What other workplaces have achieved
TodayToday
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
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.
British Heart FoundationBritish Heart Foundation
What we do?
Research
Education and medical information
Patient care
Emergency skills and equipment
Fundraising
Education and medical informationEducation and medical information
We produce publications, videos and other
materials for health professionals and the public.
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
Sharing the learningSharing the learning
Well@Work Summary report and call to action (G397)
Well@Work DVD (DVD23)
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
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
Think fit! Healthy eatingThink fit! Healthy eating
Think fit! Eat well! A guide to
developing a workplace healthy
eating programme (2008)
Think fit! Mental wellbeingThink fit! Mental wellbeing
Think fit! Think well! A guide to developing a
workplace mental wellbeing
programme (2008)
Think fit! Think fit!
Coordinators guide:Introduction - whyStep-by-step guideTools IdeasChallengesResources - signposts
To order a packTo order a pack
Call 0870 600 6566
Email [email protected]
Visit www.bhf.org.uk/thinkfit
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
Coordinator
Senior management support and commitment
Engaging employees – meeting their needs
Physical activity – what works?
Champions
Communication
Real workplace health issuesReal workplace health issues
Key to success of the project
overall responsibility rests with them
engage with management and employees
develop ‘innovative ideas’
communicate, communicate…
Motivate!
CoordinatorCoordinator
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!
‘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
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
ChampionsChampions
Getting the right champion is vital!
Nomination from managers
Invitation from coordinator
Volunteers –
more interested
more successful
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
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
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)
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’
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
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
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
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.”
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
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’
Constant communication, promotion and reinforcement needed
Coordinator, management, champions and employees
Helps to encourage support, commitment and participation
CommunicationCommunication
Case studies
Think fit! Be active!
Well@Work Summary report and DVD
What other workplaces have What other workplaces have achievedachieved