10 October 2011 Several million people in Australia experience depression, an anxiety disorder or other mental health illness each year. As a manager, HR or OHS representative, regardless of the industry you work in, at some point in your career you will be affected – directly or indirectly – by a mental health problem. Mental [...]
12 August 2011 Thousands of people in the Australian work force have either been, or are currently affected by cancer. It is now very common for employers to have staff members who have cancer, or are caring for a loved one with cancer. More than half a million people (2.4% of the Australian population) have [...]
13 July 2011 Presenteeism is far much more difficult to measure than absenteeism as it’s not always apparent, but its impact on your organisation’s productivity is far more prevalent. Presenteeism is defined as the lost productivity that occurs due to health conditions when employees turn up to work but, as a consequence of illness or [...]
16 June 2011 There are many strategies that have been proven to increase employee participation in workplace wellness programs. However, the use of incentives has gained significant traction in recent years because it has demonstrated the potential to be more effective than other methods. Current studies indicate that 17% of American companies with 500 or [...]
27th April 2011 The health and wellbeing of the Australian workforce significantly varies depending on the sector, geographical location, and size of organisations. Hence budgeting for your workplace wellness program can become challenging at times. However, there are a few factors to consider before focusing on your budget. The first one is whether you want [...]
