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Program discontinuation notice – Health at Work 4 All!:

As a result of the Middlesex-London Health Unit’s review of its programs and services since the COVID-19 pandemic, the decision has been made to discontinue the Health at Work 4 All! program. As a result of this change, workplace health consultations, support and education, and the Health at Work 4 All! newsletter will no longer be provided by the Health Unit. We are grateful to the many partners and employers who have participated in the Health at Work 4 All! program over the years. We appreciate all the hard work and dedication you’ve put towards improving the health of our community. Thank you!

Resources will continue to be available on the Health Unit’s website until June 2023, which can be used to support workplace health initiatives. Please find a list of helpful resources below.

Workplace Health Research

Research has clearly shown that the workplace has a direct effect on the health of employees. A healthy workplace has a culture, climate and practices that supports both, employee health and safety, as well as organizational growth.

“The wealth of business depends on the health of workers” (Dr. Maria Neira, World Health Organization).

 
  • Guide to Planning Healthy MeetingsGuide to Planning Healthy Meetings
    Learn how to host meetings, conferences or events that foster a learning environment where participants stay alert, productive and engaged throughout the event. Download the guide.
  • Cover page of the Guide to Planning a Workplace Health Fair Guide to Planning a Workplace Health Fair
    Learn how to plan, implement and evaluate a successful health fair in your organization or community. Download our guide.
 

Did you know?

  • Canadians spend an average of 36.4 hours at work per week (HRSDC 2011)
  • Our working lives are an essential contributor to what keeps us healthy and what makes us sick (Wellesley Institute 2010)
  • The working environment and the nature of work itself are both important influences on health. (Marmot and Wilkinson 2006)

World Health Organization (WHO) Workplace Model

The WHO Healthy Workplace Model was chosen as the framework for use in the Health at Work4 All! program. The resources created can be used by any workplace of any size, anywhere and have been developed specifically to assist workplace personnel responsible for providing wellness information and resources in workplace settings.

 
 
  • Reduce absenteeism, insurance and benefit costs
  • Improve employee morale and job satisfaction
  • Increase employee productivity and organizational effectiveness
  • Improve employee recruitment and retention

 

 
  • World Health Organization (WHO) Healthy Workplace Model World Health Organization (WHO) Healthy Workplace Model (PDF 669KB)
    View, download and print the World Health Organization (WHO) Healthy Workplace Model. The WHO workplace model is a comprehensive framework for creating a healthy workplace program that can be used by any workplace, of any size.
 
Date of creation: January 8, 2013
Last modified on: February 21, 2023

Resources

 

References

1Block, S., (2010). Work and Health Exploring the impact of employment on health disparities. Wellesley Institute Advancing Urban Health. Retrieved from
http://www.wellesleyinstitute.com/publication/our-working-lives-affect-our-health/
2Indicators of Well-Being in Canada, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, Work – Overview. Highlights, (HRDC). Retrieved from
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/home.shtml
3Marmot, M., Wilkinson, R., (2006), Social Determinants of Health, (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press Oxford New York World Health Organization, Copenhagen.
4World Health Organization. Library Cataloguing-in-Publication Data (2010). Healthy workplaces: a model for action: For employers, workers, policy-makers and practitioners. ISBN 978 92 4 159931 3 Switzerland.