Project Brief

There are three components of a participating organisation which are key success factors of workforce health promotion (WHP) programme.

Management support

Support from all levels of management is one of the most important indicators of success of WHP programmes. Senior management needs to be committed and supportive of workforce health promotion. Leaders of organisation can support health promotion in the form of policies, statements, procedures and visible management backing. Active leadership to support the implementation of WHP initiatives includes demonstrating the oganisation’s commitment to achieving optimal health and emphasizing the value of wellness as a key organisation-wide strategy.

Setting up a committee structure

A well-planned committee structure is essential to the success of the WHP programme. An effective way to spark enthusiasm is to involve employees in planning and implementing the programme. Therefore, a committee structure should be formed as early in the process as possible. Department of Health (DH) will provide guidance to each participating organisation to set up its wellness committee whose members should include employee representatives and senior management.

Allocation of resources

It takes resources to implement activities necessary to achieve programme goals. Building a successful and effective WHP programme requires both adequate resourcing and effective use of available resources to coordinate, execute and manage health promoting initiatives. It including staff time, space and finance. Monetary costs will depend on types of interventions selected, number of participants, whether the employer pays, the employees pay, or the costs are shared. Cost will also be affected by whether the programme components are implemented in-house or by a service provider.

Support from Department of Health

DH will provide information and professional support by referring relevant service providers/ community resources to participating organisations in relation to the five action areas, with particular emphasis on healthy eating and physical activity. DH’s thematic website will serve as an information hub and platform for sharing among participating organisations. DH will work with the organisation’s wellness committee to regularly monitor and review progress of the WHP throughout the year.