Why health and well-being matters in the construction sector
The health and well-being of employees is important in the workplace, but there is also a debate about how far you can interfere with their health, as it is a sensitive issue for some.
It turns out that the building and construction industry is perceived as tough. Therefore, it is relevant to focus on the health and well-being of employees, including the physical working environment, as it can be crucial for a healthier working life with fewer physical and mental stresses. Reducing these stresses increases their well-being and results in more productive employees with less sick leave, which also benefits the company.
Corporate fitness as a tool for workplace health
How can you ensure or create a good physical working environment for your employees? There are several tools you can use, and that is something Health Group can help with. At Health Group, we offer various health-promoting and preventive solutions in the workplace, such as Company Fitness, where training and community are at the center, or health checks/health checks, which provide employees with knowledge about their own health status and strengthen motivation to improve their own health. During these health promotion and prevention solutions, employees are met by health professional consultants who are ready to advise them in the best possible way.
With Firma Fitness, you create a community with, among other things, a gym, team training/personal training and active breaks that increase productivity and can increase job satisfaction in the workplace. The health authorities have emphasized that physical inactivity is on the rise, with work tasks being replaced by machines, and it is therefore important to focus on including physical activity. Community and job satisfaction are key topics among employees in the construction industry, and therefore a good investment with Firma Fitness to ensure a good framework for employees. With Firma Fitness, it is also possible to plan diet and exercise programs that can improve the physical health of individuals. The employee's needs are in focus and we try to create an active and healthy working environment.
A health check is tailored to the employee's needs
You can choose between diet, exercise or sleep. In the conversation with the health professional consultant, there is also the opportunity to elaborate on other topics that may be relevant to the individual employee. The employee is met with recognition and understanding, not only from the health professional, but also from the company offering this opportunity. This strengthens motivation and desire to improve their own health and creates greater job satisfaction. The health check also includes some physical measurements, including cholesterol and long-term blood sugar levels, blood pressure and fitness levels. It concludes with a motivational interview based on the results, with the aim of guiding lifestyle changes and improving health. The health authorities point out that the employee needs counseling and that structural adaptations are important for the success of preventive and health promotion interventions.
Health promotion and prevention solutions other than those mentioned above are also available. There is therefore a wide range of options to find the most suitable solution to improve the physical or psychological working environment. Companies should provide their employees with the best framework and opportunities to improve the health and well-being of their employees.
