Slough Working Well event June 10th
Slough, in common with all vibrant and diverse business centres, has long suffered from a range of health issues that impact significantly on the effectiveness and productivity of employees, the trading potential of local companies and the aspiration and lifestyle of residents
Slough – Working Well is a partnership approach to the problems faced by employers and employees alike when thinking about workplace wellbeing. How can an employer provide healthy options for at little or no cost that will make everyone feel better and more positive about their working environment?
Thursday 10th June marks the launch of Slough – Working Well. The first of a programme of events that will offer opportunities for all working people to have questions answered, guidance given and ideas explored towards the development of a range of free or inexpensive interventions to make the workplace a better, healthier, more enjoyable place to be.
A series of follow-up events will take place at locations across Slough throughout 2010 and beyond that will support more specific needs and requests for information and support.
Partnering Slough Business Community Partnership in this initiative are Applied Wellbeing, Corporate Health Limited, Dynamic Training UK, Government Office for the South East, Health & Safety Executive, NHS Berkshire East, Progress South Central, Slough Borough Council, Slough Community Leisure, Slough Local Improvement Networks (LINk), and Thames Valley University.
Slough – Working Well will be open to everyone from 3pm to 7pm on Thursday June 10, 2010 at The Centre, Farnham Road, Slough. Admission is free as are opportunities to seek advice and guidance, speak to professionals and win prizes.
For further information call Graham Hinks at Slough Business Community Partnership on 01753 696958 or 07788 134224.
Managing for Well Being and Productivity
Managing for Well Being and Productivity
Supporting better health and well-being will impact on skill retention/turnover, employee satisfaction, accident levels as well as your business profile.
Dynamic Training UK is running a pilot programme for front line managers that offers a unique opportunity for you to develop specific skill sets and knowledge in:
- Understanding management behaviours to improve employee well being and engagement.
- How to improve productivity and efficiency.
- Understanding strategies for increasing trust, respect and co-operation within the workplace.
- Improving personal resilience and well-being.
- Raising awareness about service improvement tools and methods.
- How to embed health & well-being strategies in the workplace.
- How to access a range of support services to support you.
How is the programme delivered?
This programme is delivered over 12 weeks, with 3 days taught; 2 consecutive days to commence and 1 follow up day, with a range of online and workplace activities for assessment and evidence gathering. You will have access to a tutor through the online portal.
Access to the internet is essential!
Venue and Dates:
The programme will be delivered at Dynamic’s venue in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, on the 22nd and 23rd July 2010.
Further dates available in Sept 10 still to be confirmed.
Cost:
£10
for each of the first 50 places during the pilot phase. This pilot programme is funded by Progress South Central and endorsed by Slough Working Well.
Developing skills in these areas will lead to improvement and reductions in the following:
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Recruitment costs |
Morale and motivation |
Agency cover costs |
Employee and talent retention quality |
Health insurance costs |
Employee loyalty and trust |
Litigation costs |
Employee engagement |
Absence rates |
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This will be a level 4 accredited management programme. Slough Working Well partners include:
Berkshire East NHS Trust, Slough Borough Council, Rethink, Slough Leisure, Strategic Health Ltd, Drugs And Alcohol Team Berks, Berkshire East Stop Smoking Service, Department of Health South East Government.
To apply please contact Dynamic Training UK on 01494 429373 or on enquiries@dynamictraininguk.co.uk / www.dynamictraininguk.co.uk
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Health and Well Being in the work place
Dynamic Training UK continues to support the health and well being agenda. We are currently undertaking the Investors in People Health and Well Being award.
Log in to the Investors in People website, register and undertake their quick self assessment tool to gage where you in terms of promoting healthy work place practices. We know that promoting health and well being can increase productivity and improve retention!
http://www.investorsinpeople.co.uk/Interactive/Awards/HWAward/Pages/Topics.aspx
The Investors in People Health and Wellbeing Award covers the five topics listed below. Once you have completed the Self Check you will see a percentage based on the content of the Award and it will provide you with advice on how to improve in each area.
As you can see below at Dynamic Training UK we are well on our way to achieving 100% in all areas.
Within each section there is an explanation about the Award content related to these topics, as well as access to good practice downloads that may help an organisation to improve health and wellbeing. Additional documents and good practice is available from the Other Resources sections.
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