Employee Benefits

 

An average adult will spend approximately 60% of their waking hours at work and many factors within the workplace can impact on an employee’s health and wellbeing.

 

Facts

• In the 2006/2007 New Zealand Health Survey, one in seven New Zealand adults reported that they currently take medication for high blood pressure, and one in twelve for high cholesterol.
• One in three adults were reported to be overweight, and one in four obese.
• Outbreaks of infectious disease are common in workplaces, as many people operate in close proximity and share the same surfaces and resources.
• Alcohol and other drugs have generally increased in their availability and it is very likely that any organisation will have, amongst their workforce, a number of individuals who are using these substances in a manner hazardous to their health, and a risk to those working around them.
• Chronic disease is the leading cause of death (heart disease, diabetes and cancer).

 

Benefits for employees participating in WorkWell

• Improved health
• Increased energy and motivation
• Decreased risk of injury or illness
• Increased job satisfaction
• Increased ability to balance work and family life