Good health makes good business

A healthy workforce is a productive workforce. Improving the health and wellbeing of employees has many benefits for your business. This includes:

increased productivity
higher morale
fewer accidents
reduced sick leave

Wakefield Workplace Health and Wellbeing Charter

The Wakefield Workplace Health and Wellbeing Charter has been developed to set out our vision for the creation of healthy and productive workplaces throughout the Wakefield District. This will give recognition to workplaces that can demonstrate they are working to develop a sustainable culture of health and wellbeing.

We can offer support with:

workplace health initiatives
developing a healthy workplace culture
enabling staff to be more physically active
staff who want to stop smoking
promoting healthy eating
alcohol awareness
looking after the mental health of your staff

The Wakefield Workplace Wellbeing Charter Mark can be awarded to all public, private and third sector employers based in the Wakefield District.

For further information on Workplace Health Promotion contact: workplacehealth@wakefield.gov.uk.

Further information for employers

Information on other workplace health topics has been produced by several different organisations.

General workplace health

British Heart Foundation have a list of resources available in several areas
One You is a Public Health England initiative help people get back to a healthier lifestyle
- this initiative can be shared with your employees

Physical Activity

Guides to fitness activities in the Wakefield district can be found at

Active Travel
Cycle to work schemes are designed to help your employees save money on a new bike for travel to work
- Sustrans provide an explanation of how this scheme works
Active Working
- tips and resources to get your employees more active during the working day
- also try Get Britain Standing
West Yorkshire Travel Plan Network
- the Travel Plan Network is a FREE membership scheme for any employer in West Yorkshire who is committed to encouraging their staff to travel to work sustainably
Midday Mile toolkit

Smoking

Smokefree Wakefield can run activities in workplace to help your employees stop smoking
E-cigarettes are becoming increasingly popular and ACAS have produced a guide on “E-cigarettes in the workplace”
Pledge to inspire a smokefree generation

Healthy Eating

Breastfeeding Friendly Charter
- this initiative helps to promote breastfeeding friendly communities
- it aims to reassure mothers that they are welcome to feed their babies in public places
- the charter has increased workplace support for breastfeeding mothers
- this has resulted in more breastfeeding friendly premises being developed
The Northern Ireland Health Promotion Agency have produced a guide from employers on healthy eating