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WorkWell Five Stages

WorkWell uses a continuous improvement cycle to guide a workplace to develop a sustainable wellbeing programme.  This is referred to as the five WorkWell stages. The tasks included within each stage are further broken down into steps.

This page provides an overview of the key stages and steps for Bronze Standard Accreditation and further information for achieving Silver and Gold Accreditation, as well as links to the resources you need to work through each stage.
 

Stage 1: Engage
  • Gain commitment of senior management
  • Raise awareness of WorkWell
  • Identify a WorkWell Leader
  • Establish a WorkWell group
  • Develop a group vision
  • Maintain regular communication between all employees and management
  • Maintain an employee induction programme

See the Stage 1 section of Implementing WorkWell and our Stage 1 Resources for all the steps and tools you need to achieve this stage.

Stage 2: Assess and Prioritise
  • Complete Organisational Profile Tool
  • Complete Staff Survey (Prepare, Promote, Provide)
  • Analyse data and identify priority wellbeing areas
  • Disseminate results and findings
  • Maintain regular monitoring of staff wellbeing indicators

Access to the Organisational Profile Tool and Staff Survey is through the Member Login tab. Also see the Stage 2 section of Implementing WorkWell and our Stage 2 Resources for all the steps and tools you need to achieve this stage.

Stage 3: Plan
  • Develop an Action and Evaluation Plan
  • Communicate your plan

See the Stage 3 section of Implementing WorkWell and our Stage 3 Resources for all the steps and tools you need to achieve this stage.

Stage 4: Apply and Implement
  • Apply for WorkWell Standard Accreditation*
  • Celebrate your success
  • Implement the Action and Evaluation Plan and maintain momentum

See the Stage 4 section of Implementing WorkWell and Stage 4  Resources for all the steps and tools you need to achieve this stage.

* WorkWell accreditation is available in all regions that offer WorkWell.

Stage 5: Evaluate and Improve
  • Evaluate the progress of the Action Plan

See the Stage 5 section of Implementing WorkWell and our Stage 5 Resources for all the steps and tools you need to achieve this stage.

Additional Steps for Silver and Gold Standard

WorkWell Silver and Gold Accreditation Standard include some additional steps to help ensure that you workplace develops a comprehensive and effective workplace wellbeing programme.

Silver Standard Additional Steps

  • Consider flexible working hours

Gold Standard Additional Steps

  • Enterprise community involvement
  • Share your WorkWell journey
  • Maintain a long-term vision

See the Additional Steps section of Implementing WorkWell for more information about how to implement these steps.

Page updated 27 Jul 2022