#WORKPLACE HEALTH MANAGEMENT

For the past few months I have been trying to make a name for myself with my new consultancy business focused on Workplace Health Management (WHM). But what specifically is WHM and who is it aimed at? My intention is to get as many managers or heads of companies (especially in small and medium seized companies) to implement it for the benefit of the employees but also for the company itself.

WHM in Switzerland is a systematic approach to promote and protect the health of employees and here are the main components of WHM:

1.    Absence management and case management

2.    WHM strategy and in particular:

a.    Occupational safety and health protection

b.    Strategic WHM rootedness,

c.    Involvement of female employees in the WHM,

d.    Verification of the effectiveness of the WHM

3.    Company health promotion (WHP) and employee surveys:

a.    Promotion of exercise/sport

b.    Promotion of healthy eating/healthy food supply

c.    Stress/psychological health awareness

d.    Surveys among employees

4.    Work organisation, staff and organisational development

a.    Ergonomic workstations/work environment

b.    Promotion of rest/breaks

c.    Good company culture/ appreciative management culture

d.    Health-promoting task setting

e.    Work-life balance

f.     Staff development and promotion

These components work together to create a healthy and productive working environment, enhancing the well-being of employees and, consequently, business success. WHM is therefore not just the fruit basket or the sports team, there is much more that involves the Structure, Culture and Strategy of the company in its internal vision. It is painstaking, constant work that requires energy, perseverance, communication and a willingness to change.

What do you think? Is WHM already active in your company? Would you like to implement it? Share your experience and if you want help, contact me.