The workplace setting has a powerful effect on employee health. Most Canadians spend a large part of their day at work and the impact of the workplace culture and work routines accumulate over time.
Job satisfaction and productivity increases when employees are healthy. A work environment that supports healthy choices and work life balance also improves morale, decreases absenteeism, increases productivity and reduces stress and injury.
The bottom line is that promoting the health of employees means a healthier business.
Everyone has a role to play to make their workplace a healthy place.
Workplace health promotion is an entire workplace responsibility, and most effective when valued by an employer who supports both staff and management to be involved. Workplace health promotion programs are enhanced by a positive organizational culture, and sustained through the development of environmental supports and policies.
Check out these pages to assess how healthy your workplace is. Learn about the best way to approach a workplace health program, and find the tools and resources you need as an employer or an employee.
