What is Workplace Health and why is it important?

Workplace health is a comprehensive and integrated approach to health which focuses on the general population at a workplace and the organization as a whole. It addresses a broad range of health issues including physical and psychosocial, environment, health practices, personal resources, etc. through programs, policies and practices.

Benefits to the workplace include:

• Less turnover, absenteeism, etc
• Better able to cope with stress, change
• Improved morale
• Increased productivity, job satisfaction
• Fewer injuries
• Increased retention and recruitment
• Improve company image and culture