The healthy and happy workplace produces healthy and happy people who feel valued and appreciated. The culture of a healthy workplace can be developed over a period of time by initiating and maintaining good practice which includes:-

  • Training for line managers
  • Stress Policy readily available
  • Shared vision and values
  • Regular supervision and appraisals
  • Managing workloads among staff
  • Stress audits
  • Physical environment
  • Stress training and on-the-job support
  • Individual support for personal problems
  • Implementation of HSE Management Standards for Stress
  • Promote work/life balance
  • Regular team meetings
  • Open and transparent communication channels
  • Effective and supportive sickness absence procedures
  • Flexible hours where possible
  • Employee engagement and consultation
  • Promote positive working relationships
  • Exercise provision and social activities
  • Peer support/buddy systems
  • Raising awareness of wellbeing and promote open discussion
  • Regular monitoring of staff welfare