Health in the workplace

Supporting Employers to Improve Physical Health in the Workplace

Creating a healthy workplace is essential for productivity, staff morale and long-term organisational success. Here you can find practical guidance, tools and resources to help you promote physical health, reduce risks and build a culture where employees can thrive

Good physical health helps employees stay engaged, focused and energised. Effective workplace health practices can also reduce sickness absence and improve wellbeing across teams. Evidence shows that workplace health interventions—such as improving physical environments, managing sickness absence and promoting active lifestyles—play a key role in supporting employee wellbeing

Supporting Employers to Promote Mental Health in the Workplace

Mental health influences how employees think, feel and perform. Poor mental health can arise from both personal and workplace factors and may affect focus, relationships and overall ability to cope. Employers who proactively support mental health benefit from higher engagement, stronger performance and improved retention.

Employers also have a legal duty of care to protect workers’ wellbeing, ensure safe working conditions, and treat mental and physical health equally. This includes preventing discrimination, supporting workers with health conditions and conducting relevant risk assessments.

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