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Council's employees (that's you) are our most utilised and valuable asset. To achieve our strategic goals, we need physically, emotionally and mentally well employees. Here at Council we are committed to supporting and encouraging our employees (that's you!) to lead healthy and active lives. To do this, we have developed a Health and Wellbeing Strategy. The strategy sets out how Council intends to promote, educate and encourage the health and wellbeing of our employees (you again) over the next five (5) years. The aim is to enhance and proactively support your health and wellbeing, to enable a healthier, happier and more productive workforce!
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H E A LT H A N D W E L L B E I N GS T R AT EGY
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
What is this document about? . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Why is health and wellbeing in the workplace important? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Where are we now? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Action plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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INTRODUCTIONCouncil’s employees are our most utilised and valuable asset. To achieve our strategic goals, we need physically, emotionally and mentally well employees. Here at Council we are committed to supporting and encouraging our employees to lead healthy and active lives.
Assisting employees with their lifestyle choices through education, assistance and support will also have a positive impact on the wider community through dissemination of knowledge and role-modelling of healthier lifestyle behaviours. This positive impact will contribute to the achievement of the community’s goal outlined in Ruby and Oliver, our Community Strategic Plan. “We have an active and healthy community”.
WHAT IS THIS DOCUMENT ABOUT?Council’s Health and Wellbeing Strategy sets out how Council intends to promote, educate and encourage the health and wellbeing of our employees over the next five (5) years. The aim is to enhance and proactively support employees’ health and wellbeing, to enable a healthier, happier and more productive workforce.
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Lifestyle-related diseases such as Type 2 Diabetes can be prevented through healthy lifestyle choices
Almost 2 in 3 Australians are overweight or obese
HEALTH AND WELLBEINGIN THE WORKPLACE IMPORTANT?
Why is
employees will experiencea mental health condition
is saved
1 in 5
of the adultpopulation inAustralia participatein insufficientphysical activity
Over 50%
Organisations with health and wellbeing programs report a 50% reduction in injury rates and claims
Employees who sit down for more than 11 hours a day are 40% more likely to die early than those who sit for less than four hours
Sedentary activityaverages 39 hrsper week
In 2010, around 1/3of working-ageAustralians werereported to have atleast one chronic disease
had multiple risk factors
Obesity has overtakensmoking in the leadingrisk factors for ill-healthand premature death in Australia
had at leastone risk factor
96% 72%&
$5.81 $1.00 for every
I N V E S T E D I NE M P L O Y E EW E L L B E I N G
Healthy workers are almost three times more productive than unhealthy workers
average 18 days/yearvs 2 sick days
Unhealthy workers takenine times more sick days
Presenteeismcosts Australianbusinesses $34 billion
per year
$6BCompared to$6 billion forabsenteeism
15% more peopleliving in outer regionaland remote areas areoverweight or obesethan people living inmajor cities
Sources: Australian Government – Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, NSW Government – Get Healthy at Work, NSW Business Chamber and Centre for Corporate Health.
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Lifestyle-related diseases such as Type 2 Diabetes can be prevented through healthy lifestyle choices
Almost 2 in 3 Australians are overweight or obese
HEALTH AND WELLBEINGIN THE WORKPLACE IMPORTANT?
Why is
employees will experiencea mental health condition
is saved
1 in 5
of the adultpopulation inAustralia participatein insufficientphysical activity
Over 50%
Organisations with health and wellbeing programs report a 50% reduction in injury rates and claims
Employees who sit down for more than 11 hours a day are 40% more likely to die early than those who sit for less than four hours
Sedentary activityaverages 39 hrsper week
In 2010, around 1/3of working-ageAustralians werereported to have atleast one chronic disease
had multiple risk factors
Obesity has overtakensmoking in the leadingrisk factors for ill-healthand premature death in Australia
had at leastone risk factor
96% 72%&
$5.81 $1.00 for every
I N V E S T E D I NE M P L O Y E EW E L L B E I N G
Healthy workers are almost three times more productive than unhealthy workers
average 18 days/yearvs 2 sick days
Unhealthy workers takenine times more sick days
Presenteeismcosts Australianbusinesses $34 billion
per year
$6BCompared to$6 billion forabsenteeism
15% more peopleliving in outer regionaland remote areas areoverweight or obesethan people living inmajor cities
Sources: Australian Government – Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, NSW Government – Get Healthy at Work, NSW Business Chamber and Centre for Corporate Health.
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WHERE ARE WE NOW? Council has provided various health and wellbeing initiatives over a number of years. A workshop was conducted to enable consultation with a broad selection of employees. Their opinions and ideas were gathered through the various activities undertaken, and it was agreed that we need a consistent approach to health and wellbeing in Council. This strategy aims to make health and wellbeing a focus for our employees, and allows regular information to be provided.
LEAVE TAKINGS
CLAIMS AND INCIDENTS BY TYPE
0
5000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
HOURS
Carer’s LeaveSick Leave
2014/2015 2013/20142012/2013
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
MentalOpen Wound/ Foreign BodySprain/Strain
2014/20152013/20142012/2013
Contusion/Crush
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CLAIM COST BY TYPE
CLAIMS BY LOCATION
0
$50,000$100,000$150,000
$200,000$250,000$300,000$350,000
Contusion/CrushMentalOpen Wound/ Foreign BodySprain/Strain
2014/20152013/20142012/2013
COST
0
3
6
9
12
15
Non-physical locationsHeadLower LimbsUpper LimbsTrunk
2014/20152013/20142012/2013
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NO. OFSESSIONS
0
50
100
150
200Work RelatedPersonal
2014/20152013/20142012/2013
0
10
20
30
40
50
SwimGym
2014/20152013/20142012/2013
2014 20152012 2013100
150
200
250
EAP ACCESS FLU VACCINATIONS
CORPORATE MEMBERSHIPS
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WHAT ARE WE STRIVING TO ACHIEVE?
Z Increased employee health knowledge
Z Reduction in employee health risks Z Physically fit workers for physically
demanding roles Z Increased productivity Z Decreased absenteeism and
presenteeism Z Reduced impact on our Workers
Compensation Premium Z Positive corporate culture changes
with heightened morale and employee satisfaction
WHAT WILL WE DO TO GET THERE?Consultation with our employees indicated they would like to see many of our previous initiatives continue or re-commence, with some alternative approaches suggested to better engage our workforce. A detailed action plan has been developed to broaden our focus and plan for health and wellbeing at Council.
HOW WILL WE KNOW IF IT’S WORKED?Comparative data will be provided and communicated regularly to demonstrate progress in our key areas. Measurable targets include:
Z Employees participating in health and wellbeing initiatives/events/activities, with increased participation over time
Z Reduction in sick leave taken Z Reduction in strain/sprain workers
compensation claims Z Increased uptake of gym/swim
memberships
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ACTION PLAN
A healthy employee contributes to the development of a healthy environment, and therefore a healthy organisation. As a result, the following action plan is focused on three key areas:
FUEL YOU Fuelling your body with what it needs to function well
MOVE YOUGetting you moving regularly to combat the effects of a sedentary lifestyle
SUPPORT YOUDoing all we can to encourage physical, emotional and mental wellness
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FUEL YOUOBJECTIVES ACTIONS 15/16 16/17 17/18 19/20 20/21Encourage healthier eating knowledge and choices
Implement the Get Healthy At Work Program Provide healthier food options for internally organised training, seminars, workshops etc
Arrange weight loss program, with Council to pay upfront and allow GST free component to be re-paid to Council through payroll deduction
Increase mental health awareness (including contributing factors)
Provide Mental Health Awareness Training Promote mental health initiatives occurring within and external to Council
Provide information on getting both quality, and ideal quantity of sleep
Promote the use of the MySpace room at the Civic Centre for meditation, quiet time and private conversations.
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MOVE YOUOBJECTIVES ACTIONS 15/16 16/17 17/18 19/20 20/21Encourage regular exercise
Pay employee’s gym memberships upfront and allow GST free component to be re-paid to Council through payroll deduction
Allow Oasis swim memberships to be salary sacrificed Encourage active transport as an option to incorporate exercise into daily activities, or increase daily exercise
Investigate Warm Up for Work programs or promotional material for physical workers
Implement approved program or utilise sourced promotional material to encourage workers in physical roles to warm up for work
Promote regular movement throughout the day for static workers
Promote participation in Ride 2 Work and Walk to Work day activities
Investigate options for sit to stand workstations for office based workers
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SUPPORT YOUOBJECTIVES ACTIONS 15/16 16/17 17/18 19/20 20/21
Develop and/or promote policies/ procedures that support and encourage health and wellbeing
Promote the Local Government (State) Award 2014 Health and Wellbeing Leave option and guidelines around use of this leave
Promote Council’s Working from Home Procedure as an option (where practicable) for flexibility and work/life balance
Investigate programs or promotional material to encourage workers to quit smoking
Implement approved program or utilise sourced promotional material to encourage workers to quit smoking
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SUPPORT YOUOBJECTIVES ACTIONS 15/16 16/17 17/18 19/20 20/21
Raise awareness of health and wellbeing generally, as well as Council’s health and wellbeing program
Re-brand Council’s Health and Wellbeing Program and develop promotional material for internal use
Update Council’s Health and Wellbeing intranet page/s to reflect re-branding and ensure up to date and relevant information including links to external websites
Create a closed social media group for employees to join for relevant and useful information to be disseminated
Investigate additional low cost technology options to increase uptake and engagement
Create quarterly pop-up health stands in appropriate locations promoting relevant key theme
Engage health/exercise professionals to provide short information sessions
Ensure health and wellbeing activities are included in Council’s Annual Safety Week
Provide Summer Safety training including skin cancer prevention information and encouraging annual skin checks
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SUPPORT YOUOBJECTIVES ACTIONS 15/16 16/17 17/18 19/20 20/21
Promote corporate initiatives, activities, programs and events for all employees
Provide access to Council’s Employee Assistance Program Source and promote corporate health insurance rates Provide annual flu vaccinations Provide suitable end user facilities for active transport and lunch time activities
Conduct Ergonomic Assessments and educate employees on ergonomic principles
Coordinate Council’s employee Relay for Life team Promote participation in Council’s annual Local Government Parkes Touch Football Trip
Investigate opportunities to run an Intra-Council Games event encouraging participation from all employees through competing, volunteering, or supporting
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