1. Diploma of Human Resource Management - 2011

2.  This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage programs within a health and wellbeing focus. The unit addresses the management of the range of programs that would typically be associated with health and wellbeing such as stress management, smoking cessation, exercise, Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs). No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. Elements of Competency 1. Research and analyse employee health issues 2. Plan health and wellbeing program/s 3. Implement, administer and monitor program/s

3.  The World Health Organisation defined health as “a state of physical, mental; and social well being and nor merely the absence of disease or infirmity  It is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices towards a more successful existence. Two elements of wellness are balance and being proactive. So wellness is making positive proactive choices to balance physical, mental and social life.  Wellness programs are organised by companies for their employees  What types of things could be included? (small group activity)  What are firms trying to achieve by doing this? (small group activity)

4.  Reduces absenteeism on the grounds of health (but if families are also included in program – reduces absenteeism on grounds of family health  Reduced costs (subsidised health care, sick leave Increased fitness- increased productivity (improved concentration, energy and outputs and maximised performance  Reduces turnover  Reduces the cost of recruitment  Better work environment –better workplace morale / increased employee loyalty  Profit margins increased  An investment in employee wellness programs may cost today but will reduce future losses in the future.  Employer of choice and company reputation

5.  Note the trend in America is due to rising costs of employee health care. You may also have heard of the Triple bottom Line. Triple bottom line refers to the three elements of social, environmental and financial accountability. Reporting on TBL aims to extend decision making and disclosure so that decisions explicitly take into consideration the impacts on natural and human capital as well as financial capital. Environmental includes impacts made through processes, products or services. These may include air, water, natural resources, flora, fauna and human health  Social includes involving shaping local, national and international public policy, equality, treatment of minorities, employee issues and public concern.  Financial includes financial performance, activities relating to shaping demand for products and services, employee compensation, community contributions and local procurement policies.  Finally before moving on do this exercise on the wellness wheel. This could help to establish where the balance is for your employees (and yourself)

7.  List issues that impact on employees & organisations effectiveness:  alcohol and drug use  diet and obesity  lifestyle related diseases, such as diabetes, STI’s  mental health, including depression and anxiety  physical fitness  smoking  stress  harassment  bullying  home/work balance  others

8. Business objectivesHigh satisfaction levels  becoming an employer of choice  improving productivity  reducing illness and absenteeism  triple bottom line (TBL)  creating a positive work environment  improving morale

9. Review questionsWe need tolerance  Why is it important to have effective health and welfare programs in business organisations?  What does TBL mean to organisations in Aust?  How does a Wellness Wheel operate?  What role does HR play?