Performance Partners

HAMPERS: The Ultimate Christmas

As Christmas approaches, don’t forget First Class Hampers is our partner for beautiful FN branded hampers where the quality and value is assured. Explore your options here…

HR Advice Online: Health and Wellbeing Programs

Progressive businesses are introducing programs to encourage the health and wellbeing of their staff.  Why, might you ask?

Proven benefits of well implemented programs can include: 

• Decreased absenteeism
• Decreased stress and other work-related illnesses
• Reduced risk of accidents
• Increased ability to attract new employees
• Increased engagement
• Decreased turnover of staff
• Increased productivity
• Improvements in morale and job satisfaction
• Reduced long term health problems

As these examples demonstrate, these programs have great benefits for both the employer and employee. Some popular programs may include: 

• Onsite gyms
• Quit smoking programs
• Step challenges
• Massage therapy
• Meditation
• Yoga classes
• Lunch and learns – healthy nutritional food and recipes
• Employee assistance programs – including family support and financial assistance
• Kilometre or step challenges – running, walking, cycling
• Fun outings including mini golf, bare foot bowling, laser tag, outdoor adventures

While having the ideas is the first step, a successful program takes successful implementation. 

To develop a sound health and wellbeing program for your business, we recommend the following steps:

• Ensure your managers are committed
• Organise a committee
• Find out what your staff need/want (remember not everyone loves to exercise, but everyone needs to eat!)
• Develop a policy and a plan – develop a calendar of offerings including when to advertise and seek attendance etc.
• Put the plan into action
• Monitor and evaluate the program for both attendance, enjoyment, and outcome
• Update your program – remember to evolve the program as required.

Remember that as an HR Advice Online member, you have access to our Services and Support Guide which is a library of nationally accessible services and supports for all nature of personal challenges and circumstances. This is available in your resources under Employee Wellbeing.

For assistance with workplace health and safety or any other HR matter, please contact us at advice@hradviceonline.com.au or 1300 720 004.

DISPLAYS: Step your shopfront into the future 

VitrineMedia's industry authority, global track record, and innovative solutions make it the smart choice for shopfront displays. With the company’s long history, they offer First National cutting-edge strategies for your communication goals.