In today’s workplace, health and wellbeing are just as critical as traditional safety measures. A Health and Wellbeing Advisor/Manager focuses on the holistic wellness of your workforce – from physical fitness and nutrition to mental health and stress management.
Employ Health offers dedicated Health & Wellbeing advisory services to help organizations create vibrant, healthy work environments where employees can thrive.
Whether you want to launch a new wellness program, boost participation in health initiatives, or develop long-term wellness strategy, our experts can step in to design, implement, and manage these programs for you.
Our approach to wellbeing is comprehensive. We recognize that true wellness extends beyond avoiding illness or injury – it’s about fostering positive behaviors, engagement, and a supportive culture that permeates work and life.
Overview
Employ Health’s Health and Wellbeing Advisor will work with you to identify the specific needs of your employees through surveys, health risk assessments, or examining data like absenteeism and presenteeism rates.
Then, leveraging our wide array of programs (from health checks and fitness challenges to mental health workshops), we craft a tailored plan that addresses those needs. Importantly, our initiatives are designed to not only improve health metrics but also align with business outcomes – for example, reducing sick days, improving productivity, and enhancing employee retention by making your workplace one where people feel cared for.
By engaging Employ Health for wellbeing services, you gain access to best-in-class wellness expertise and resources without having to build everything from scratch. Our team stays abreast of the latest evidence in corporate health promotion. We know what works (and what doesn’t) and can bring creative ideas to keep your workforce motivated
Integrated wellbeing, delivered onsite.
From setting up onsite “Health Hubs” to deploying engaging challenges and educational seminars, we handle the heavy lifting of program delivery. And if you already have an Onsite Physiotherapy or safety program with us, we ensure our wellbeing initiatives complement those efforts, resulting in a truly integrated approach to worker health.
Benefits
Investing in a Health and Wellbeing Advisor/Manager through Employ Health yields significant, multi-faceted benefits for your organization:
Healthier, Happier Employees:
The most immediate benefit is improved employee health – both physical and mental. Through activities like health screenings, exercise programs, nutrition guidance, and mental health support, employees are empowered to adopt healthier lifestyles. Over time, you’ll see tangible improvements: better fitness levels, weight management, stress reduction, and more. Healthy employees are generally happier and more energetic, creating a positive workplace atmosphere. This boosts morale and can turn your company into an employer of choice, as workers appreciate and value the care shown for their well-being.
Reduced Absenteeism and Presenteeism:
Wellness programs have a proven track record of cutting down absenteeism (sick days) and presenteeism (coming to work but not fully functioning due to health issues). By addressing factors like chronic disease risks, poor sleep, or mental health concerns, our programs help employees stay well and present. Studies and our own experience show that engaged wellness programs lead to fewer sick leave days and fewer on-the-job errors or accidents related to fatigue/distraction. In dollar terms, this can mean significant savings and a more consistent level of productivity for your business.
Higher Productivity and Performance:
There is a strong “wellbeing = productivity” connection. When employees have higher energy levels, better focus, and are less burdened by health problems, their performance improves. For instance, incorporating regular movement and exercise through the workweek can boost concentration and reduce that afternoon slump. Our clients have reported noticeable productivity gains after implementing structured wellbeing initiatives. In fact, external research (like that by the Robert Walters Group) indicates that upgrading workplace wellbeing can lead to productivity increases of up to 15%. Healthier teams simply get more done, and do it with greater creativity and enthusiasm.
Enhanced Retention and Recruitment:
Prioritizing employee wellbeing is also a strategic HR move. It helps you retain talent – people are more likely to stay with an employer that invests in their quality of life. A study referenced by Kaplan showed employees are four times more likely to stay with a company with strong health programs, with 64% planning to remain at least five years. Additionally, offering robust wellness initiatives (like gym access, health coaching, or flexibility for mental health days) makes your job offers more attractive. In competitive job markets, this can differentiate you. Essentially, a culture of wellbeing can be a magnet for high-quality candidates and a glue that keeps your star performers on board.
Positive Workplace Culture:
A well-executed wellbeing program can transform your workplace culture. It creates a sense of community and support – for example, colleagues might bond over a team step challenge or group yoga sessions. Management’s visible commitment to wellbeing (like leaders participating in programs or encouraging time for self-care) also humanizes the leadership team and builds trust. Over time, health and wellbeing become ingrained in “how we work together.” This culture of positivity doesn’t just prevent problems; it actively promotes thriving employees who bring their best selves to work. You’ll likely see improved teamwork, creativity, and resilience, as wellness programs often incorporate fun and motivational elements that carry over into daily work life.
A structured, flexible approach to workplace wellbeing.
Employ Health’s Health and Wellbeing Advisor/Manager service follows a structured yet flexible process to ensure your wellness initiatives are effective and engaging.
Here’s how our service works:
Assessment of Needs:
We start by understanding your workforce. This could involve conducting anonymous health risk assessments, employee interest surveys, and reviewing any available data (e.g., common health issues from claims or health checks, stress levels, etc.). We also align with your business objectives – are you looking to reduce stress in a high-pressure environment? Improve physical activity for sedentary office staff? Tackle an ageing workforce’s health needs? For instance, if an assessment shows many employees have poor ergonomic setups and back pain, that will shape our plan. This discovery phase ensures we target the topics and activities that will resonate most and deliver results.
Wellbeing Strategy Development:
Based on the insights gathered, our Health & Wellbeing Advisor will develop a customized wellbeing strategy and calendar for your organization. This strategy typically combines core ongoing elements (like access to our Fit For Life Health Checks, exercise classes, or an Employee Assistance Program for mental health) with rotating or periodic initiatives (like a quarterly wellness challenge, educational seminars, or an annual health fair). We set clear goals and KPIs – for example, aiming to have 70% of staff complete a health check, or to see an improvement in average biometric measures (weight, blood pressure, etc.) over a year. We’ll review this plan with you to incorporate any of your ideas and ensure leadership buy-in.
Program Implementation:
Once the plan is approved, we move into delivery. Employ Health will coordinate all the resources needed. This means scheduling our health professionals to come on-site (or via webinars for remote staff) for scheduled programs, arranging any necessary equipment or materials, and promoting the programs internally to encourage participation. For example, if we’re launching an 8-Week Employee Health Challenge, we’ll handle kickoff events, weekly tips and motivational content, and track progress of participants. If a Mental Health First Aid training is on the agenda, we provide accredited trainers to certify your employees. We strive to make activities accessible and engaging – sessions might be held during lunch breaks or integrated into team meetings to maximize involvement. Throughout, our advisor manages the logistics and adjusts on the fly if something isn’t working (e.g., low sign-ups might prompt us to tweak timing or communications).
Communication and Engagement:
A huge part of successful wellness programs is how they’re communicated and celebrated. Our team will help craft internal marketing – such as email newsletters, posters, and app notifications – to promote each initiative. We often brand the program (maybe you give it a fun internal name) and create a positive buzz. Storytelling is key: we might share success stories (“Meet Jane, who quit smoking with the help of our program!”) or department competitions (“The Finance team is leading the step count – who can beat them?”). The wellbeing advisor often forms a Wellbeing Committee with employee representatives, which helps spread enthusiasm and gather feedback. We ensure that leadership is visibly supportive – for example, a senior manager might send a kickoff message or attend events, underscoring that everyone is on board. High engagement is both a goal and a means; we keep a close eye on participation rates and use creative tactics to boost them if needed (prizes, team challenges, etc.).
Monitoring and Evaluation:
Throughout the implementation, and at defined intervals, we measure the impact of the programs. Metrics can include participation rates, satisfaction surveys, changes in health indicators (aggregate data from health checks, for instance), and business metrics like absenteeism rates. Employ Health’s Health & Wellness Calculator and other tools can help quantify improvements – e.g., estimating productivity gains or healthcare cost savings from the interventions. We provide you with reports highlighting these outcomes and use them to continually refine the program. If something isn’t meeting expectations (say, low turnout for a particular seminar topic), we’ll adjust next time (perhaps choosing a different topic or format). Conversely, if we see great success – like a significant drop in injury rates correlating with a new stretching program – we’ll aim to replicate and amplify that in other areas. The wellbeing plan is a living document, evolving based on what the data and feedback tell us.
Bringing it all together.
Our approach ensures wellbeing initiatives are thoughtfully planned, seamlessly delivered, and continuously refined. The result is a program that supports your people, aligns with your business goals, and drives long-term outcomes for both.
Why Choose Us
Employ Health stands out as a partner in employee wellbeing for several reasons:
Comprehensive Program Suite:
We offer a one-stop-shop for all things wellness. Rather than juggling multiple vendors for fitness, health checks, mental health, etc., you get it all through us. Our programs range from physical initiatives like Strength and Conditioning Programs, Pilates classes and sports teams, to mental wellness offerings like mindfulness workshops and mental health training, to lifestyle programs like nutrition seminars and sleep improvement courses. We can integrate these into a cohesive program so they reinforce each other. This breadth means your employees have options that cater to different interests – crucial for engaging a diverse workforce. And as trends or needs change (e.g., a new focus on resilience or financial wellness), we can incorporate those too, continually refreshing the offerings.
Tailored and Evidence-Based
Employ Health doesn’t do cookie-cutter wellness. We ground our programs in evidence and then customize them to your workforce. For example, if research shows that workplace exercise programs can reduce musculoskeletal pain, we implement an exercise initiative but tailor the type of exercise to what fits your environment (maybe a mix of on-site group training and self-guided routines for remote workers). We also rely on data from respected sources to back our recommendations – as referenced, wellness programs have documented ROI and health benefits. Our team includes allied health professionals who ensure programs are scientifically sound (e.g., dietitians for nutrition, psychologists for mental health). So you get a program that’s not just trendy, but truly effective and relevant.
Integration with Core Business Strategy
We make it our mission to align wellbeing initiatives with your company’s values and goals. Employ Health’s approach is to embed health into the fabric of the workplace. We echo what we call making the workplace a “hub for health change”– meaning we seek ways for everyday work routines to incorporate healthy practices. If your business has strategic goals like improving engagement or reducing turnover, we frame the wellness strategy to support those. For example, if retaining an ageing skilled workforce is key, we’ll emphasize programs geared toward healthy ageing, chronic disease management, and ergonomic support for older workers. Our philosophy is that wellbeing isn’t an extra – it’s part of how you achieve business success. We’ll articulate that in our planning so that upper management sees wellness not as an expense, but as an investment in productivity and performance.
Engaging Delivery and Company Culture Fit:
Over the years, we’ve learned that how you deliver wellness matters a lot. Our team is adept at creating fun, engaging and inclusive experiences. We bring positive energy, avoid judgmental tones, and celebrate all progress. Importantly, we seek to make wellness inclusive – our programs cater to all fitness levels and backgrounds, so everyone feels welcome to participate. We also pay attention to your company’s culture; if your workforce is competitive, we might include team competitions. If privacy is valued, we ensure programs like health checks are confidential and handled sensitively. Our goal is to make the programs something employees want to join, not have to. The result is often a noticeable lift in workplace vibe – people bond over the fun of a steps challenge or proudly share personal milestones (like completing a 5K run) which creates a virtuous cycle of positivity.
Proven ROI and Management Support:
We understand that leadership buy-in is crucial, and that comes easier when you can show results. Employ Health has a track record of delivering ROI on wellness – for instance, our Fit for Life Health Checks program has demonstrated a 5:1 return on investment by catching health issues early and reducing injury/illness costs. We help you capture similar ROI metrics within your organization. We also provide regular updates to your management, highlighting wins – like reduction in hypertension rates post health checks, or testimonials from staff on improved work-life balance. By framing these outcomes in business terms (lower costs, higher productivity, improved retention), we keep management enthusiastic and committed to supporting the initiatives. With their support solidified, the wellness culture further strengthens, as resources and encouragement flow more freely.
Wellness that works, for your people and your business.
We design wellness programs that fit your people, your culture, and your goals—driving real engagement and measurable impact for your organization.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of wellness programs can Employ Health provide?
We can provide a wide spectrum of programs, tailored to what your employees need or want. Some examples include:
– Physical Health: Onsite physiotherapy and exercise sessions (group classes like yoga, Pilates, or bootcamp), Strength and Conditioning programs, step or activity challenges, ergonomic assessments and stretching programs for desk-based workers, health risk screenings (blood pressure, cholesterol, etc.), flu vaccination clinics, and chronic disease management workshops.
– Mental Wellbeing: Stress management and resilience training, mindfulness and meditation workshops Mental Health First Aid training for staff and managers, access to counseling or EAP services, and initiatives around work-life balance (like encouraging digital detox or flexible work arrangements).
– Nutrition and Lifestyle: Nutrition seminars and healthy eating challenges, weight management groups, smoking cessation support, sleep improvement programs, and even fun events like healthy cooking competitions or hydration challenges.
– Social and Financial Wellness: Team-building activities that double as physical activity (e.g., corporate sports teams, charity walk/runs), financial wellness seminars (budgeting, retirement planning, since financial stress impacts overall wellbeing), and volunteer or community engagement days to boost morale and purpose.
- We work with you to pick and choose the components that fit your workforce demographics and interests. Often, we’ll pilot a few things and expand the ones that resonate most.
Our workforce is dispersed (some remote, some on different shifts). Can a wellbeing program reach everyone?
Absolutely. We have experience designing programs for both centralized workplaces and distributed teams. For remote or shift workers, we leverage technology and flexible scheduling. Many of our initiatives can be delivered via virtual platforms – for example, live webinar workshops that are recorded for those who can’t attend in real time, or a digital challenge (using an app or online portal) where everyone can participate regardless of location. We might set up a wellness portal where employees can access resources 24/7, take part in forums or leaderboards, and even have telehealth consultations for things like dietitian advice or exercise coaching. For shift workers, we rotate on-site activities across shifts so everyone gets a turn (for instance, offering a toolbox talk on sleep hygiene for both day and night crews). We’re careful to create parity so no group feels left out. Communication is also tailored – e.g., using email, intranet, SMS, and even physical posters in break rooms for those on the tools. Our advisor will specifically strategize how to include hard-to-reach groups. It might take extra creativity, but we believe every employee should have the opportunity to benefit from the program.
How do you protect employee privacy with health information?
Privacy is paramount in any health-related program. When we conduct things like health checks or surveys, all personal medical information is kept strictly confidential. Individual results are only given to the employee. What we share with the employer are aggregated, de-identified statistics (e.g., “20% of employees have high blood pressure”) and program participation numbers. We comply with all health privacy laws and handle data securely – our Digital Health systems are designed with strong security measures to safeguard sensitive information. If we do referrals (for instance, suggesting someone see their GP based on a screening), that’s done privately with the individual. We also train all our staff on confidentiality. In short, we make sure employees know that their personal health data won’t be seen by their bosses or colleagues, which is key to building trust in the program. With trust, participation increases, and that benefits everyone.
We’ve tried a wellness challenge before and few people participated. How will this be different?
– Inclusive Design: We ensure programs are fun, accessible, and not intimidating. We might offer beginner and advanced levels for activities, and we recognize efforts, not just top results, so everyone feels good about participating.
– Leadership Involvement: We encourage managers and even executives to champion the program by actively participating and talking about it. Seeing the boss in a wellness challenge can motivate others to join.
– Continuous Promotion: We don’t just send one email. We use multiple channels and creative messaging. During a challenge, we keep the momentum with updates (“We’ve collectively walked 5,000 km this week, keep it up!”).
– Incentives: While intrinsic motivation is the goal, a few incentives don’t hurt. These might be small rewards, social recognition, or charitable donations tied to participation milestones.
– Feedback and Adaptation: We solicit feedback during the program and pivot if needed. If turnout is low in week 1, we might simplify the goal or add an extra prize, for example.
Our advisor basically becomes an internal cheerleader and coordinator, working to lower any hurdles to participation. Also, by offering a variety of activities over time, we’ll find the hooks that catch different groups. Maybe the step challenge wasn’t big, but a healthy cooking contest might excite others, or a mindfulness session might draw in a new crowd. Over time, word of mouth builds as those who benefit encourage peers (“I tried the physio’s desk stretch routine and my neck pain is gone – you should go see them too”). We’ve seen engagement grow organically once the program establishes credibility and fun. So, give it a bit of time with our structured approach – we’re confident you’ll see a much improved turnout and impact.
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