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What is Workplace Health and why is it important?

Workplace health is a comprehensive and integrated approach to health which focuses on the general population at a workplace and the organization as a whole. It addresses a broad range of health issues including physical and psychosocial, environment, health practices, personal resources, etc. through programs, policies and practices.





Benefits to the workplace include:

  • Less turnover, absenteeism, etc
  • Better able to cope with stress, change
  • Improved morale
  • Increased productivity, job satisfaction
  • Fewer injuries
  • Increased retention and recruitment
  • Improve company image and culture
Date Modified: 2011-10-26

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