The London Healthy Workplace Award
A tool to help employers make their workplaces happier and healthier.
Published: 4 December 2020
Last updated: 20 January 2021
The London Healthy Workplace Award is a framework for action that helps employers build good practice in health and wellbeing in their organisation.
You will receive an official accreditation to show you have earned the Award.
Currently, The Royal Albert Hall, Forsters LLP, Zipcar, and Abbey Community Centre, are organisations operating in Westminster that have received accreditation.
Workplace wellbeing
Making workplace wellbeing a priority can help you retain staff and reduce absence due to sickness. This is especially crucial during the COVID-19 outbreak.
The healthy workplace award can be used as a tool to support you during this challenging time.
As an employer in Westminster, you are eligible for the added benefits of discounted mental health and wellbeing training for managers. They are available on request by contacting us on [email protected] or 020 7641 2676.
The Award
Whether you're a small business, large corporation or a public sector organisation, the Award is a framework which can help you to improve:
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corporate support and wellbeing - by focusing on leadership, policies and planning, health, safety, environment and attendance management
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mental health and wellbeing - by looking at employee awareness and resilience, management knowledge and behaviours, organisational policies and culture
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healthy lifestyle promotion - by integrating physical activity, healthy eating, alcohol, smoking and substance misuse
The benefits
There are many benefits of having a healthy and happy workforce including:
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saving money
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enhancing engagement
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improving productivity
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lowering sickness absences
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heavily discounted mental health and wellbeing training for managers
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free local support from a healthy workplace advisor
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prestigious accreditation to help you stand out
For further information please see The Business Case for Wellbeing.
How to sign up
If you are interested in signing up please register online.
For further information or to arrange a meeting, please email [email protected] or telephone 020 7641 2676.
Further training opportunities
If you are an award holder, you are entitled to a discount on additional training plans such as mental health and wellbeing training.