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In the Upper Swan region, east of Perth - WA, Thompson and Redwood (T&R) keep producing amazing results. Their Integrated Health, Wellbeing and Performance Program is no exception. T&R now have 71% employees in the low-risk zones for Heart Health. This compares to 34% of Aussie workers within our database. Only 10% of T&R employees are in the high-risk zones for Heart Health, compared to the 31% of Aussie workers within our data base. T&R now have 95% of employees in the low-risk zones for Head Health with only 5% at high risk. There are 14% of Aussie workers within our database at high risk. In addition, 74% of T&R employees report they are working more efficiently because of the Program – compared to 54% of Aussie workers in our data base. Congratulations T&R, with your unique leadership and management style you have created a wonderful environment for your employees and us at Optimum to deliver the Program. 

Once again, UCare's people power has propelled us to new heights – this time earning national recognition. Based on our outstanding performance in last year’s Star Tribune Top Workplaces program, USA TODAY and Energage recognized UCare as a 2024 Top Workplace in the country. Among companies our size (1,000 - 2,499 employees) UCare was recognized as:   🏆 The #22 highest ranked employer in the entire nation across all industries 🏆 The #1 highest ranked employer in Minnesota across all industries 🏆 The #1 highest ranked health plan in the entire nation This is such an amazing honor, and we owe it all to the 98% - yes that's right, 98%! - of UCare employees who responded to the workplace survey. It confirms what I've always known. UCare has one of the most highly engaged, people powered workplace cultures in the country. How do we do it? We prioritize making UCare a place where every employee feels seen and heard, and feels like they belong. It's truly my honor to lead an organization with this culture. 😍 https://lnkd.in/gYx6DnaM

We are proud to announce that Work Wales has officially signed up for the JGHR Pledge, demonstrating our commitment to the health and well-being of our employees. By joining the JGHR Pledge, we are taking a significant step towards ensuring that our staff have the time they need to prioritize their health. What This Means: 🔹 Employee Well-being: Our team are our greatest asset, and their health is our top priority. By offering paid time off for cancer screenings, we are supporting their well-being and peace of mind. 🔹 Proactive Health Measures: Early detection through regular screenings can save lives. We are committed to enabling our team to take proactive steps in their health care without the worry of financial or professional repercussions. 🔸 To Our Staff: Your health matters! With paid time off for cancer screenings, you can take important health measures without sacrificing your work or income. 🔸 To Our Community: We are setting an example for other organizations to follow, promoting a culture of health and care in the workplace. Together, we can make a difference. Thank you for your support as we continue to prioritize the health and happiness of our Work Wales family. Julie Grabham Chartered MCIPD Kim Simpson Lisa Thomas Alex Pokusa Christina Allen Sophie Benyamin #WorkWales #JGHRPledge #EmployeeWellbeing #HealthMatters #EarlyDetection #CancerScreening #WorkplaceWellbeing

𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 Today, on Aged Care Employee Day, we celebrate the invaluable contributions of aged care workers to our communities, who provide essential care and support to our elderly population.   At HealthX, we're deeply committed to supporting the aged care sector and its workforce. One of the most pressing challenges facing the industry is the need to stabilise and build a robust workforce. To address this, we believe it's essential to focus on the following key areas:   • 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐬: Clear career paths: Empowering staff to grow and advance. • 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: Nurturing the next generation of care leaders. • 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: Investing in our workforce's skills and knowledge. • 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Attracting and retaining the right people. • 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: Ensuring the right skills are in the right place. • 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: Prioritising well-being and flexibility. • 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Recognising and rewarding our dedicated staff.   We believe that by implementing these strategies and working collaboratively, we can create a workforce that is empowered, supported, and equipped to deliver exceptional care. Let's join forces to build a brighter future for aged care. #AgedCareDay #agedcare #workforce #employeeretention #healthcare Aged & Community Care Providers Association

What is 'The People Promise' ? and why is this important for staff working in primary care and beyond? This promise is something we all make to each other – to work together to make working in the NHS better for everyone. The ideas and words in The People Promise come from NHS staff. People in various healthcare roles and organisations have shared what matters most to them and what can make the biggest difference in their work experience. By keeping 'Our People Promise', the NHS can become the best place to work for everyone – a place where we are one team that brings out the best in each other and helps to put health and wellbeing at the heart of the workplace. This also ultimately improves the patient experience because when staff are happy, they stay in roles longer, helping with recruitment and consistency. More can be found about this on NHS England's website at: https://lnkd.in/e6DRgSXs

Coming soon!!!! Hey, NHS friends... GET READY! We like to imagine a world where every NHS colleague is thriving at work —healthy, happy, and fully engaged. #OccupationalHealth holds a key to making this a reality, and now is the time to harness the collective expertise of this profession to make it happen. 1,000,000+ NHS staff and service users have joined Clever Together’s #SafeSpaces conversations to explore and tackle everything from strategy and culture-change, to well-being, inclusion, and cost reduction. A key message from our data is loud and clear:  NHS staff aren’t consistently thriving, and Occupational Health could be leading the charge, but it's not yet hitting its full potential. Dr. Peter Thomond, founder of Clever Together, is on a mission to help. He has: 1. Interviewed Occupational Health professionals, HR Directors, and Chief People Officers across the UK. 2. Distilled early insights into pointed challenges and observations. 3. Shared these observations on this #SafeSpaces platform. Now, we need your voice! What’s strong, what’s wrong, what's missing from the findings so far? Conversations like these can reshape the future of vital professions like Occupational Health - it's time OH became the powerhouse it’s meant to be. Coming soon!!!!

Today marks 30 days until Election Day, and it's crucial for companies to maintain a positive workplace culture while promoting civic engagement during this time. My Health Action Alliance co-founder Stephen Massey and I sat down with Tracy Watts from Mercer to discuss strategies for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong—even during contentious seasons like this. 📺 Watch the video blog here: https://lnkd.in/gSeh2mBz For more insights, check out the Health Action Alliance's "Employer Guide to Belonging in the Workplace: Election Year Edition." This guide offers practical tips on how companies can support employees and foster a culture of respect and belonging during election season. Download your copy here: https://lnkd.in/g7wK5PaX Let's work together to ensure our workplaces remain spaces of understanding and engagement in this critical time. #CivicEngagement #WorkplaceCulture #HealthActionAlliance #BelongingAtWork

The Lord #Darzi report on the #NHS was published this morning, and it really does make for grim reading. Almost impossible to isolate particular areas of concern (there are just sooo many listed) but it is clear that years of austerity, a pandemic, and broken political promises (not to mention an ageing population and increased service demands) have taken our national health offering to the brink of collapse. Two issues that I believe are particularly important for employers and their #HR professionals to consider: 1) As I have been saying since the early days of the pandemic, the waiting lists currently being experienced will take many years to come down to a sustainable level. The report states: "It has taken more than a decade for the NHS to fall into disrepair so improving it will take time. Waiting times can and must improve quickly. But it will take years rather than months to get the health service back to peak performance... it is unlikely that waiting lists can be cleared and other performance standards restored in one parliamentary term." 2) The graph (below) shows the decline in "healthy" life expectancy - essentially meaning that far more older workers may now be in need of medical and wellbeing support during the typical working lifetime if they are to remain healthy, fit, and (importantly) at work. When these two issues are taken together it is apparant that employers should now accept that the NHS is (at least for the duration of this parliament) unlikely to provide an adequate saftey net to return ill employees quickly to the workplace, and that in turn suggests the need for better company-sponsored health and wellbeing tools (and ideally a preventative strategy to avoid ill health in the first place) should be an employer priority to maintain #productivity as the nation seeks a sustained return to #growth. I'm sure to be talking (and writing) much more on this topic in the months immediately ahead.

Let's continue this important discussion. How has the "Right to Disconnect" impacted you or your organisation? In our always-on digital world, finding the balance between work and personal life is more crucial than ever. The Victorian Healthcare Association (VHA) is spotlighting a significant legislative change that impacts us all: the "Right to Disconnect." Passed as part of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Bill 2023, this new right allows employees to unplug from work-related communications after hours, championing work-life balance and mental well-being. Why is this important for us in the healthcare sector? It acknowledges the intense demands placed on our professionals and offers a step towards healthier work habits and environments. 👉Read the full article on the VHA website: https://ow.ly/7H6N50QGucs