Workplace Health Checks – What are they about?
Let me explain what an employee health check or a health screen is. It refers to a service that contains a range of checks and tests on your staff in the workplace. The end goal is to identify any potential hazards or risks that could be detrimental to the health of your staff.
As a business owner, it is important that you recognise the importance of having these health checks. Today we’re going to look at the benefits of having health checks for your employees.
One of the main benefits for you as a business owner is that it can lead to increased productivity. As most of us are so busy, it is doubtful that you or your staff will have spare time to go and get a health check outside of work. Which is why it is convenient and beneficial in having them carried out during work hours.
The preventative element of our health checks means serious health issues can be identified early on before it causes long term damage and problems.
If employees feel physically and mentally better, they are going to be more inclined to be motivated at work. This can aid in reducing sickness, absenteeism and presenteeism levels within your organisation. Employees will also feel less tempted to avoid work either through lack of motivation or an illness that could have been avoided.
Although the service might sound expensive, in the long run it will financially benefit your business. Research shows that for every £1 invested in health initiatives, organisations can see a return of £4.17!
Our team here at In-House Health, will come to your workplace and carry out a range of checks and tests. Not only is this convenient for you, it also gives us a much more detailed and realistic insight into issues within your workplace itself.
Employees will be assessed in different areas of health and lifestyle depending on the package selected.
You can expect to see blood pressure checks (see the dangers of high blood pressure here https://inhousehealth.co.uk/danger-high-blood-pressure/). Cardiovascular disease risk, heart age, smoking and alcohol risk scores, all the way up to assessing workplace culture are available if you wish?
During the Health checks, employees are given their own own report. Areas of risk and suggestions on how they can improve their health are provided. As an organisation you will also receive a report too. Anonymised data is produced to give you an insight into problematic and danger areas of health in your workforce. We can help you implement initiatives in these areas. This can lead to engaged staff, resulting in improved health and wellbeing.
If you want to know more about our health checks, you can visit our packages page on our website. If you’d rather speak to us over the phone you can do so by ringing us on 07957 920136. We also have a range of social media channels should you want to know more or get in touch: –
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We look forward to working alongside you and your business in order to improve the health of your workplace and workforce, eventually leading to more happiness and success for you, your business and also your employees!
Emma-Louise