A healthy workforce benefits everyone – employers, employees, and the wider economy. Supporting staff wellbeing can reduce sickness absence, lower staff turnover, and improve productivity.
Public Health England and the Work Foundation have produced health and work infographics to help raise awareness and understanding of the relationship between health and work.
Mental health
Business in the Community and Public Health England have created the following guidance:
- mental health toolkit for employers,
- guide for employers on reducing the risk of suicide
- crisis management guide in the event of a suicide
- toolkit for employers on physical activity, healthy eating and healthier weight
Mental health charity Mind have a number of free resources on looking after employees mental wellbeing.
The Mental Health Foundation and employee benefits specialist Unum have guidance on managing mental health in the workplace.
Physical wellbeing
Business in the Community and Public Health England have created a toolkit for employers on musculoskeletal health in the workplace – includes checklists and training for managers and employees.
Smoking
Public Health England has advice for employers to develop their own use of e-cigarettes policies.
Contact us
If you’d like to be involved in future council initiatives on workplace health, please email us at workplace.health@portsmouth.gov.uk to join our mailing list.