scholarly journals Healthy Leadership and Workplace Health Promotion as a Pre-Requisite for Organizational Health

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (17) ◽  
pp. 9260
Author(s):  
Isabell Koinig ◽  
Sandra Diehl
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Workplace Health Promotion ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Organizational Health ◽  
Workplace Health ◽  
Present Contribution ◽  
Individual Health ◽  
Part Time ◽  
Health And Well Being

(1) Background: Increasing stress levels at the workplace constitute a concerning organizational trend, challenging not only employees but also organizations alike, as it is in most instances associated with increasing workloads. In consequence, employees have started to demand that organizations begin to accept responsibility for their health and well-being. The present contribution seeks to investigate, to which extent individuals are able to deal with stress and whether their employers and respective supervisors (leaders) accept responsibility for their health, for instance, by leading by example. In addition, the existence and support generated by the organization in form of Workplace Health Promotion (WPHP) is inquired. (2) Methods: Semi-structured qualitative interviews with 40 (full and part-time) employees from two European countries were conducted. (3) Results: The study with employees from Austria and Germany (n = 40) confirmed that employees have started to recognize the potential of the workplace as an environment, where individual health can be enhanced. Yet, the results showed that only a few companies have already put some WPHP measures into practice. Likewise, the implementation of healthy leadership is rather limited to date. (4) Conclusions: At present, companies are still more likely to delegate responsibility for employee health and well-being to their staff, having not fully realized the potential of healthy leadership and organizational health promotion. There is great potential to increase WPHP measures on the employer side, through both healthy leadership and supporting WPHP measures.

Organizational Health Promotion: Broadening the Horizon of Workplace Health Promotion

2003 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 337-341 ◽  
Author(s):  
David M. DeJoy ◽  
Mark G. Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Workplace Health Promotion ◽  
Work Organization ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Organizational Health ◽  
Workplace Health ◽  
The Status ◽  
Worksite Health ◽  
Healthy Work ◽  
Health And Well Being

This article argues that efforts to improve the health and well-being of the workforce should begin with the organization itself. The term organizational health promotion is introduced to expand the scope of worksite health promotion. Organizational health promotion delves into the basic structural and organizational fabric of the enterprise—to how work is organized. The core themes of healthy work organization are introduced, and the status of our ability to identify organizational risk factors is discussed. A conceptual model of healthy work organization is presented, along with a process for expanding the health promotive capacity of the organization. The final section addresses challenges related to adopting an organizational health promotion perspective.

scholarly journals Examining the Theme: A Healthy Work Place and its Role in Promoting Work Place Health

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (32) ◽  
pp. 58
Author(s):  
Flourish Itulua Abumere
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Cost Effectiveness ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Workplace Health Promotion ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Work Place ◽  
Workplace Health ◽  
Illness Prevention ◽  
Healthy Work ◽  
Health And Well Being

Workplace health promotion initiatives that aim to improve employees' health and fitness have steadily increased throughout time. Previous studies have looked at the effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and barriers to participating in workplace health promotion. The number of studies supporting the effectiveness of workplace health promotion in improving employees' health and well-being through changing their health behaviors is rising. This paper focuses on the importance of workplace health promotion in assuring employees' general well-being and the relevance of these perspectives in dealing with workplace illness prevention.

scholarly journals Challenges and opportunities of digitalization for health and well-being at work

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
B Teufer ◽  
G Lang ◽  
L Affengruber ◽  
L Grillich
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Workplace Health Promotion ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Central Research ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Working World ◽  
Health And Well Being

Abstract Background Developments in the working world (e.g. digitalization) are imposing new demands on employees. However, it remains unclear how digitalization affects health and well-being at work and how companies can respond to emerging challenges and opportunities. In order to stimulate the discussion of these issues, the Austrian Health Promotion Fund supported 20 projects focusing on ‘Workplace Health Promotion (WHP) in the Working world 4.0'. The central research questions were: What challenges and opportunities regarding “Work 4.0” were identified and what measures have the companies developed? Methods We used a combination of different qualitative and quantitative research methods and instruments. As a first step in this multi-stage process, we conducted workshops with the WHP project managers of each company. Subsequently, we carried out a document analysis of the developed catalogues of measures to identify the underlying opportunities and challenges. To quantify and validate these results, we invited the project leaders and team members to participate in an online survey. Results As the WHP projects in the companies progressed, the focus shifted from the challenges to the opportunities offered by digitalization. On average, opportunities were rated more important than challenges in the online survey. The most important challenges were sensitization of managers, permanent accessibility as a health risk and mental stress and strain. The most important opportunities were the optimization of knowledge transfer, communication and documentation. The measures implemented ranged from the use of innovative tools, to knowledge transfer on methods and health-related content, to changes in materials and organization. Conclusions The examination of digitalization in the context of health and well-being at work has highlighted the positive aspects of digitalization. The health promotion measures implemented can serve as examples of good practice for other companies. Key messages As companies began to consciously examine digitalization in the context of health and well-being at work, the focus shifted from the challenges of digitalization to the opportunities it offers. To meet the challenges of digitalization and to act on emerging opportunities, companies have implemented numerous different measures that can serve as examples of good practice for other companies.

scholarly journals The Productivity Dilemma in Workplace Health Promotion

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Cherniack
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Cost Benefit Analysis ◽  
Workplace Health Promotion ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Workplace Health ◽  
Health Investment ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Care Costs ◽  
Productivity Dilemma

Background. Worksite-based programs to improve workforce health and well-being (Workplace Health Promotion (WHP)) have been advanced as conduits for improved worker productivity and decreased health care costs. There has been a countervailing health economics contention that return on investment (ROI) does not merit preventive health investment.Methods/Procedures. Pertinent studies were reviewed and results reconsidered. A simple economic model is presented based on conventional and alternate assumptions used in cost benefit analysis (CBA), such as discounting and negative value. The issues are presented in the format of 3 conceptual dilemmas.Principal Findings. In some occupations such as nursing, the utility of patient survival and staff health is undervalued. WHP may miss important components of work related health risk. Altering assumptions on discounting and eliminating the drag of negative value radically change the CBA value.Significance. Simple monetization of a work life and calculation of return on workforce health investment as a simple alternate opportunity involve highly selective interpretations of productivity and utility.

scholarly journals Implementation of workplace well-being programs in the Russian Federation: development of the on-line tools package and results of its piloting

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
AA Antsiferova ◽  
AV Kontsevaya
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Workplace Health Promotion ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Workplace Health ◽  
Unhealthy Lifestyle ◽  
Planning Stage ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Health Promotion Programs ◽  
Workplace Health Promotion Programs

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Introduction. Most of the working-age population spends a significant part of their life at workplace. On the one hand, working conditions can cause stress, and therefore an increase unhealthy lifestyle, on the other hand, the workplace is a convenient organizational model for health promotion. In 2019 a big federal project "Public health" started aimed to improve population health and one of its important components is increasing implementation of effective workplace health promotion programs. Model workplace well-being programs have been developed within the framework of the Federal Project «Public Health». Purpose is to develop and pilot a package of tools for planning and implementing workplace well-being programs. Methods. Planning stage of the program has to include situation analysis with three components: available infrastructure analysis, employee interviews and comprehensive program development. We developed two types of questionnaires: for employers and for employees. After testing it in paper on limited N of participants it was corrected and electronic version was developed. The link to the instrument was distributed through the regional centers for public health who are responsible for implementation workplace health promotion programs in the regions. Results. In spring 2020, 558 completed questionnaires were received (among them 35 from employers, and 553 from employees). Among employers, 53.1% were familiar with workplace well-being programs, such programs were approved at 43.8% of enterprises. Employers believe that the most appropriate implementation of the following components are measures to increase the level of physical activity (22.9%), measures to prevent smoking (18.1%) and psychological relief (18.1%). There was a predominance of female among surveyed employees (66,5%), the average age was 39.8 ± 10.7 years and 42.6 ± 11.1 years for men and women, respectively. The following factors worried the employees on the workplace: distance from their place of residence (12.1%), continuous tension and stress (11.3%), noise (7.8%) and other factors. The level of presenteeism (measured by Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire) was also analyzed, the low level of presenteeism was 38.9% and 42.4%, and the average level was 59.9% and 55.9% for men and women, respectively. Conclusion. We developed the set of instruments which must be useful for implementation of the workplace well-being programs.  Surveys of employers contribute to obtaining a snapshot of the attitudes and priorities of employers in the region to plan targeted measures to stimulate the implementation of workplace well-being programs at the regional level. Questionnaires for employees can be used for an in-depth assessment of the priorities on the concrete workplace and development of a targeted program to the needs of a particular enterprise.

scholarly journals Constructing better health and wellbeing? Understanding structural constraints on promoting health and wellbeing in the UK construction industry

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 146-159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esmée Sinéad Hanna ◽  
Steven Markham
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Structural Constraints ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Health And Well Being

Purpose The construction industry has high rates of work-related ill health. Whilst there have been more recent calls for a “health like safety” narrative within the industry, health has still predominantly been viewed via health risks rather than a more holistic conceptualisation of health and well-being. The workplace is viewed as a fruitful site for health promotion work, yet we know little about the possibilities and promise of health promotion within the construction industry. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach This paper explores the views of stakeholders with health-related roles and responsibilities within the UK construction industry. From the 21 semi-structured qualitative interviews, thematic analysis was conducted and two key themes emerged: the construction industry as anti-health promoting and understanding industry-specific health issues. Findings The construction industry faces significant constraint in attempting to promote better health and well-being due to its makeup, yet the health and well-being issues of the industry notably stress, and early retirement are major issues for both the industry and individuals. Practical implications The authors argue that only through understanding the structural constraints of the industry in this way can the possibilities and potentials for undertaking health promotion work be fully embedded within the industry in order to help create meaningful change for both employees and the industry as a whole. Originality/value This paper offers insight into the challenges that exist within construction for promoting positive employee health and well-being and takes an in-depth approach to exploring why health promotion may not be occurring within the industry.

The BELE program: The development of a holistic interdisciplinary health-promoting program enhancing work-life balance among female employees working in human service organizations in Sweden

Work ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Madelaine Törnquist Agosti ◽  
Åsa Bringsén ◽  
Ingemar Andersson ◽  
Lena-Karin Erlandsson
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Workplace Health Promotion ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Service Organizations ◽  
Work Life Balance ◽  
Workplace Health ◽  
Life Balance ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Female Employees

BACKGROUND: Despite an increase in work-life balance literature, the development of successful support to help employees manage their work -life balance is slow. Moreover, there are few interventions with a comprehensive approach to workplace health promotion focusing on work-life balance. OBJECTIVE: This paper aims to present the development and building blocks of a holistic interdisciplinary health-promoting program, the BELE program, to enhance female employees working in human service organizations health and well-being with a focus on work-life balance. METHODS: The planning and development of the program was done through an intervention mapping and research circles methodology. RESULTS: The planning- and development process of the program resulted in a theoretical framework, and a program structure with a program content. The intervention program was named “The Balance in Everyday Life Empowerment program” (BELE program). CONCLUSIONS: The BELE program adds to the existing body of work-life balance knowledge, so far often based on a conflict approach. Interventions focusing on a comprehensive approach to health and work-life balance with a salutogenic approach are rare. Furthermore, the integration with occupational therapy and health promotion in a workplace health promotion framework is innovative. In a previous study, the BELE program has shown that it enhances women’s well-being and balance in their everyday life.

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