How to create a healthy workplace environment?

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TABLE OF CONTENT

• Introduction
• The definition of “healthy workplace environment”
• Benefit of healthy workplace environment
• The outcomes of unhealthy workplace environment
• Ways to Create a Healthy Workplace Environment
• Conclusion
INTRODUCTION

• Question: “What is a healthy workplace environment?”

THE DEFINITION “HEALTHY WORKPLACE
ENVIRONMENT”
• A healthy workplace is one where workers and managers collaborate to continually
improve the health, safety and wellbeing of all workers and by doing this, sustain the
productivity of the business (Burton, J. and World Health Organization, , 2010).
THE DEFINITION “HEALTHY WORKPLACE
ENVIRONMENT”
• There is a strong connection between the health and well-being of people and their work
environments.
• Example: When people feel valued, respected and satisfied in their jobs and work in safe,
healthy environments, they are more likely to be more productive and committed to their
work. When the workplace is unsafe, stressful or unhealthy, ultimately both the
organization and the employees are hurt. Everyone benefits from a healthy workplace.
• Example of healthy workplace environment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=NeofXartJ_k
BENEFIT OF HEALTHY WORKPLACE
ENVIRONMENT
• productivity;
• business performance;
• staff morale;
• employee engagement
• Reduce accidents and work-related ill health
(Ajala, E.M., 2012)
 A healthy workforce can demonstrate corporate responsibility
THE OUTCOMES OF UNHEALTHY WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT

• Bureaucracy and Red Tape

• Lack of Work-Life Balance
• Bullying and Harassment
• Poor Production Quality
• Lack of management and collaborations
(Ajala, E.M., 2012)

Can you think of any examples of unhealthy workplace environment? (Nike?)

WAYS TO CREATE A HEALTHY WORKPLACE
ENVIRONMENT
• Promote wellness
• Engage with different personalities
• Fair employee policy
• Team building activities
• Clean and comfortable office
CONCLUSION

• A healthy workplace environment can

• Improve productivity
• reduces costs (absenteeism, turnover, workers’ compensation, and medical claims)
• Increase employee satisfaction and engagement
• Increase welfare workforce
REFERENCE

Burton, J. and World Health Organization, 2010. WHO Healthy workplace framework and
model: Background and supporting literature and practices. World Health Organization.

Ajala, E.M., 2012. The influence of workplace environment on workers’ welfare,

performance and productivity. The African Symposium.

Grawitch, M.J. and Ballard, D.W., 2016. The psychologically healthy workplace: Building a
win-win environment for organizations and employees. American Psychological
Association.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeofXartJ_k