Healthy Workplace Presentation David Wingham
Coastline Housing Based in the heart of Cornwall, Coastline was established in 1998 and employs more than 200 people. Coastline Housing owns and maintains around 3,700 homes. Under the umbrella of Coastline also sits Coastline Services, a building and grounds maintenance contractor; Coastline Care, a provider of high quality care and support in people’s homes and The New Connection, a division which tackles homelessness on the front line.
Let’s start at the very beginning… + =
What next? ‘Attendance’ strategy Budget Champions Started to build up a ‘head of steam’…
Healthy boxes Staff sign up to a healthy box scheme – and continue to commit even when funding runs out and prices go up!
Free health screening sessions
Competition hots up! Some team spirit and healthy competition kicks in (literally!)
Healthy in the name of charity… Just don’t look down! A marathon effort! Race for life
Free flu jabs offered for all!
Taking to rowing like ducks to water!
Doughnuts v fruit
What our staff said… “Paintballing was brilliant, it’s not often you get to run around in the woods and shoot your colleagues!” Jo Tully, Development Officer
What our staff said… “It has created a good bond with team members, and staff who don’t interact on a regular basis do so in the football team. Team members include the CEO, it is fantastic to see senior members of staff getting involved in team building events.” Paul Hodgson, Senior IT Officer
What our staff said… “I think playing sport together can be a great way to build working relationships that might otherwise not happen.” Jon Bettridge, Accountancy Assistant.
Why bother? “A good and respected employer” This project created a focus that we could all work towards.
The outcomes Staff involvement and ownership A rise in staff initiatives and activities Positive morale
What about sickness? Slight decrease in short term sickness Positive staff feedback Board and Exec Team encouraged Ongoing commitment to the programme
And finally…