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    EMPLOYEE

    WELLNESS PROGRAM

    L O I D E K A S H E E TA
    1. INTRODUCTION
    Wellness
    "...a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being,
    and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.“ - The World
    Health Organization
    It is a balanced lifestyle that includes an emphasis on the body,
    mind and spirit.
    Wellness Model includes the following 7 Components:
    • Emotional
    • Physical
    • Social/Cultural
    • Environmental 7 Components of Wellness (source: NEF
    • Occupational http://
    www.nef.com.na/wellnessProgram.php)
    • Spiritual
    • Intellectual
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    • The overall purpose of any wellness program is to improve health and productivity of the staff and
    reduce health-related costs by helping employees change towards a healthy lifestyle.

    Objectives:
    • To determine how employers/employees perceive the health and wellness needs of the workplace
    [interviews]
    • To determine the health and wellness needs of employees [anonymous surveys]
    • To identify and design wellness services for CEPM

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    2. POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF A HEALTHY
    ORGANISATION
    TO O R G A N I Z AT I O N TO E MP L O Y E E S

    – a well-managed health and safety program • a safe and healthy work environment
    – a positive and caring image • enhanced self-esteem
    – improved staff morale • reduced stress
    – reduced staff turnover • improved morale
    – reduced absenteeism • increased job satisfaction
    – increased productivity • increased skills for health protection
    – reduced health care/insurance costs • improved health

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    3. EXISTING CEPM PROGRAMMES FOR
    WELLNESS
    Provision of:
    • Lunch everyday
    • Provision of kitchen to store, heat and wash food
    • 1 hour exercise every Friday
    • Leave days
    • The safety of discrimination and sexual harassment in employment (Labour Act 11 of 2007)

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    4. KEY AREAS OF INTERVENTIONS

    The priority of the most eminent health risks will concentrate on the following:

    • High blood pressure • Overweight / obesity

    • Financial wellness • HIV and AIDS

    • Stress management, • Hygiene,

    • Alcohol / drug abuse prevention or • Sleeping disorders,

    • High cholesterol • Smoking cessation,

    • Diabetes

    will be addressed through the provision of informative materials and referrals to


    services outside the workplace.

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    5. WAYS TO INTEGRATE WELLNESS AT
    WORK

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    A- NUTRITION AND GENERAL HEALTH
    • Post Tips For Relieving Back Pain And Eye Strain
    • Provide Your Employees With Healthy Office Snacks
    • Publish A Workplace Wellness Newsletter
    • Remind People To Get Flu Shots

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    B- PRODUCTIVITY

    • Encourage Creativity With Collaboration Spaces


    • Subsidize Personal Development Books and Courses
    • Morning Huddles for Each Department

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    C- FITNESS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

    • Participate In A 5k Run Join A Local Sports League


    • Offer Discounts To A Local Gym
    • On-Site Yoga Classes To Relieve Stress
    • Host An Employee Field Day
    • Subsidize Wearable Technology That Helps Track Activity

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    D- MENTAL HEALTH AND PERSONAL
    GROWTH
    • Teach Employees The Basics And Importance Of Finance
    • Bring In A Guest Speaker To Talk Wellness
    • Host Lunch and Learns

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    E- REJUVENATION

    • Schedule Breaks
    • Encourage Employees To Schedule Break Time Hourly
    • Don’t Let Frustrated People Keep Working
    • Reward Your Most Loyal & Hardworking Employees
    • Company Sponsored Happy Hours
    • Gift Card Giveaways For Major Project Completions
    • Hire A Masseuse For A Day

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    F- CHALLENGES AND CONTESTS

    Incentive programs are an important part of any wellness program. It raises awareness, inspires
    action and increases employee engagement. Examples are:
    • The 8 Glasses Of Water Challenge
    • Monthly And Weekly Fitness Challenges

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    6. MONITORING AND REPORTING

    The overall aim of the interventions of the wellness program is to improve the health outcomes
    of staff.
    Proposed indicators:
    • no of staff attending health talks / report being well informed.
    • no of staff participating in weight control groups and reporting weight reduction.
    • no of staff participating in physical exercise groups and report improved well-being

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    7. CONCLUSION

    • There is much that needs to be done to improve the health, safety and well-being of workers
    in Companies. Employees are the most valuable assets to any company.
    • Wellness Programs improves morale, reduce absenteeism, and add to the health and longevity
    of each employee.
    • Wellness Programs are instrumental in keeping people on a healthy living path, especially in
    office environments where the employees are bound for significant portions of the day.

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    RESOURCES FOR WELLNESS PROGRAMS
    DEVELOPMENT
    • Namibia Employment Federation
    http://www.nef.com.na/training.php
    • Namibia Health Plan Wellness Programme
    https://nhp.com.na/nhp-wellness/
    • Nomad African Spa
    http://www.nomadspa.com/

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    THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME..

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