Workplace Assessment

Question 1: Planning
As an organisation, what phase is your health and wellbeing programme at?

A) We have a programme that has been running for at least several months and we are reaping the benefits
B) We have several initiatives that we run on an ad-hoc basis and are committed to improving employee wellbeing
C) We are just starting to think about what we could do to support employees and get the benefits
 

Question 2: Assessment
Do you assess the organisations’ needs in relation to health and wellbeing?

A) Yes, we carry out surveys and analyse the data
B) Sort of, we look at the reasons for sickness absence but don’t know the underlying reasons
C) Not yet, but it is something we'd like to do
 

Question 3: Assessment
Do you know what your employees would want and how they would benefit from a Health and Wellbeing programme?

A) Not yet but that is something that we would really like to know
B) We get verbal feedback from our staff and have a general feel of what some employees want
C) Yes, over 80% of employees have completed an annual survey and we use feedback from initiatives
 

Question 4: Management
How is sickness absence managed in your organisation?

A) We try to track all incidents but it's difficult in our organisation and sometimes they get missed
B) We record all incidents of absence and managers have return to work meetings to support staff on their return
C) We record absence and expect managers to hold return to work meetings but don't check
 

Question 5: Management
How is taking a lunch break viewed at your organisation?

A) We see it as important and encourage everyone to take a lunch break away from the workplace if possible
B) Some take lunch breaks but it is not possible for all employees
C) What lunch break?
 

Question 6: Management
How confident are managers in dealing with employees who want to discuss work place anxiety or mental health issues?

A) Very well, all have had training and deal with such issues consistently and supportively
B) Most managers would avoid the conversation and pass to HR or Occupational Health
C) Not sure if our managers would recognise the signs or if employees would feel comfortable raising the issue
 

Question 7: Provision
How does your organisation allocate or intend to allocate resources to Health and Wellbeing?

A) They don’t. If we really wanted to do something it would be reviewed on a case by case basis
B) If a business case was available and we could show a return, they would be keen to consider it
C) We have dedicated resources and a budget which is allocated annually now we know it works
 

Question 8: Provision
How do you communicate educational material on health and wellbeing?

A) We distribute leaflets and have a health and wellbeing notice board
B) Nothing yet, but we are committed to providing information and would like to educate and help our teams
C) We have e-learning Health and Wellbeing modules available and regular newsletters and training
 

Question 9: Provision
Can employees access any physical activity programmes to help them get more active?

A) No, we hope employees are motivated to do this themselves
B) We offer subsidised gym membership but not sure of the uptake
C) Yes, we have several options such as walking groups and lunchtime sessions to ensure there is something for everyone
 

Question 10: Evaluation
Do you evaluate the success of your health and wellbeing programme and report at board level?

A) Yes, we complete regular reviews of our activity including the financial benefits
B) We would like to but not really sure how to do this
C) We get feedback from the staff but it doesn’t get reported on an organisational level
 

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