Why Wellbeing Programs Fail – And How to Build Ones That Work

The need for improved wellbeing in the workplace is clear.
BCS Support Manager Joanna Saines recently outlined why so many well-intentioned organizations fail to implement a successful wellbeing program and offered practical advice on how to establish one that works.

The term “wellbeing” has truly become a buzzword within the last few years, particularly as it applies to the workplace. Despite its ubiquitous presence in corporate literature and CEO speeches, however, its exact meaning is often unclear. This is the case partly because so many different definitions have been put forth by so many different groups and individuals. For some, the term refers to mental health. To others it involves physical health, while some associate it primarily with diet and nutrition. There are many other interpretations as well.

The British Safety Council (BSC) has spent considerable time studying the topic and recently defined wellbeing as, “An individual’s ongoing state which enables them to thrive.”

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Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging: Intelex Hosts its First Employee Resources Groups Summit

Last week, our Employee Resources Groups (ERG) hosted our first ERG Summit. We listened, we learned and we committed to continue to make Intelex a place where everyone can be their true, authentic selves.

Our ERGs worked hard to bring Intelexians informative and interactive sessions. As we continue our diversity, inclusion, and belonging journey, these sessions were a deeper dive into topics and discussions. 

Our Persons with Disabilities ERG kicked off the week with a presentation on the importance of accessibility, and how we need to create tools to be accessible. By creating tools for the “average user,” we can miss a large proportion of those with mobility, cognitive, hearing and vision impairments.

“Software Accessibility 101” was presented by Michael Harshbarger, of Deque Systems, Inc., who reminded the group that disabilities come in many shapes and forms, but not all of them are noticeable:

  • 74% of people who have disabilities are dealing with conditions you
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Intelex Community | Psychological Safety

Environmental, Health and Safety, and Quality Professional CommunityWe invite you to join our Environmental, Health and Safety, and Quality professional discussions. This week Community Member Peter-Elias Alouche share in his post Importance of Psychological Safety in the Workplace & Teams @ Google, we invite you to join the discussion and share your knowledge with our member.

  • Importance of Psychological Safety in the Workplace & Teams @ Google

  • Workplace Fairness and Psychological Safety Impacts on Safety Culture webinar
  • National Food Safety Education Month

  • Public Transportation Safety Program – Rule

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Webinar: Maximizing Productivity with an Optimized Occupational Health Program

Whether you are a small company or a large enterprise, maintaining a healthy workforce with an efficient Occupational Health program leads to increased productivity, decreased absenteeism and fewer occupational injuries and illnesses.

Learn how to leverage technology to realize the productivity gains of maintaining a healthy workforce. Utilizing a comprehensive health management system not only enables you to manage employee health records, and implement health and wellness programs, it also helps ensure compliance with industry specific medical surveillance requirements.

Susan Tommy brings over 8 years of experience to the table working with clinicians and healthcare executives to develop and effectively implement health information systems. In this free webinar, Susan provides an overview of best practices and tools that will optimize your Occupational Health activities and maximize workforce productivity.

Watch this webinar and you will learn:

  • Occupational Health best practices including key trends and business considerations
  • How to manage OSHA compliance
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FDA Announces 2014 Food Safety Challenge, Severe Black Lung Cases on the Rise, Protecting Healthcare Workers from Splashes, and more on EHS This Week!

On this week’s edition of EHS This Week we’ve got the week’s top stories in environment, health and safety news:

  • FDA challenges food safety professionals to innovate
  • NIOSH says severe black lung at highest level in decades
  • Study shows workers underestimate workplace disability stats
  • CEO Council on Health and Innovation promotes workplace wellness
  • Healthcare worker safety threatened by splashes

Remember to write us with your suggestions, questions and comments. Also, if you are an industry expert and ever want to take part in the program, we’d love to have you.

Until next week, enjoy the program!

EHS This Week Resources

For more information on the stories and resources mentioned in this week’s podcast, check out the links below.

  • FDA 2014 Food Safety Challenge. Learn more here.
  • Data Letter from NIOSH researchers to the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Find it here.
  • RBC Insurance Survey on
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