Wellbeing Policies
Benefits of employee wellbeing policies
Create a happier, more productive team with a tailor-made health and wellbeing policy
As a result, a robust and customised health and wellbeing policy improves staff morale and productivity, workplace satisfaction, and employee retention.
Our experienced team of HR experts can create a tailor-made employee wellbeing policy to suit the needs of your organisation.
What should be included in a health and wellbeing policy?
Wellbeing policies can be as specific or as broad as you’d like them to be: it all comes down to what’s right for your organisation. Here are some of the most popular policies to include:
Mental wellbeing
Mental health is a huge topic right now, especially around stress and fatigue, and employers have a responsibility to protect employees’ mental wellbeing under the Health and Safety at Work Act.
Physical wellbeing
Any work environment can take a physical toll, whether it’s a poorly set-up computer workstation; factory, warehouse or engineering work; or heavy, physical work, such as construction, labouring, and horticulture. Therefore it’s important to have policies in place that state how you will manage these risks and support employees.
Bullying and harassment
Specify the processes and procedures around bullying and harassment, and provide guidance around what is – and isn’t – acceptable behaviour in the workplace.
Alcohol
Employers have legal responsibilities around alcohol, and it’s prudent to have rules in place around drinking at work, and also about drinking before coming to work.
Smokefree at work
Employers need to protect staff from second-hand smoke in indoor work areas under the Smoke-Free Environments Act. However, the Act doesn’t cover vaping – so it’s important that your health and wellbeing policy covers this. Your policy may also include a section on how staff who wish to quit smoking will be supported.
SunSmart
With New Zealand’s high levels of UV (ultraviolet) light and melanoma cases, it’s important to have policies in place for employees who spend significant amounts of time working outdoors. It’s about meeting your obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act, as well as keeping your team safe.
Responsible hosting
It’s prudent to have rules around social activities involving food and alcohol, whether it’s hosting clients, or having a staff work function. You’ll also need to comply with the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act.
Returning to work after an illness or injury
Specify how you’ll support an employee when they return to work, as their working conditions and hours may need to change.
Diversity and inclusion
Identifying how your workplace engages the benefits of a diverse workforce, and what policies are in place to support this.
Tailor-made wellbeing policies
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“We have used the services of ConsultingHQ for a number of years. They are efficient and provide valuable support not only to management but also for all our valued staff. They have a helpful and engaging approach that inspires and motivates personnel.”
Laughton Brodie, Ceratelle Marketing and Fasteners Direct Global
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