It’s a busy time of year for everyone. So, as always, organisations should make plans to ensure staff remain safe and healthy. This month’s edition of health-e-biz provides advice to ensure your work Christmas function is enjoyable, but risks are managed. We also outline some of Ford Health’s research regarding mission critical employees – and how important it is to focus on their health.
The work Christmas function is usually a highly anticipated event, which can also play a role in improving morale and encourage team building. However, excessive alcohol consumption can pose a real problem for employers and organisers of such functions. The risks need to be managed – under OHS legislation, employers have a duty of care for their employees during and after the Christmas party. This article outlines the risks to consider, and measures to implement to ensure employers fulfill their duty of care requirements when it comes to party time. Read on...
Mission critical staff are those who make decisions that impact on business continuity. Ford Health’s research shows that some mission critical staff do not look after their health. This is costly both to themselves personally and ultimately to the business they own or work for. Ford Health offers services to address this dilemma – a healthy solution for individuals and organisations. Read on for how we can help your mission critical staff. Read on...
Ford Health's on the road again....
Our working year is yet to slow down too! Between now and Christmas, our staff will be travelling to various locations to deliver our health services across the nation, including sites in Western Australia, Townsville, Mackay, Gladstone and surrounding areas. We can travel to your location too...it’s what we do! Call us on 1300 660 986 or email info@fordhealth.com.au for more information about how we can look after the health of your staff across Australia.
In 1960 the age group of 15 to 24 years grew by 67,000. Between 2000-2001 it grew by 25,000 and in 40 years it will grow by 11,000.
For every new young person entering the labour market today there are seven workers over the age of 45 years available.
Centre for Business Work and Ageing (2005) Swinburne University of Technology.