Today, 7 April, is World Health Day, a day to celebrate the unparalleled value of good health. Spearheaded by the World Health Organization (WHO), physical, mental, and emotional well-being is promoted and celebrated all over the world on this day.
At Chemring, engaged, motivated, empowered, and skilled colleagues are integral to our success, and that’s why we focus on the health and wellbeing of our people. Only when people feel at their best can they give their very best at work.
As such, Chemring recently established a Healthy Workplace Committee with representatives from across our organisation. The purpose of the committee is to provide the opportunity for colleagues to work collaboratively to promote occupational health and wellbeing.
The Committee will support local and organisation-wide health and wellbeing objectives, raise awareness of specific wellbeing issues, share best practices and ideas to create a healthier workplace a culture of wellness, and benchmark Chemring against similar organisations.
Upcoming initiatives include May Measurement Month to raise awareness of the importance of knowing your blood pressure and what your numbers mean. In June, Wellbeing Week will continue the theme of blood pressure with guidance, information, and ideas on ways to maintain healthy blood pressure. The focus here will be on all aspects of well-being, from diet and fitness to mental health, relaxation, and simply doing things that make you happy.
The Healthy Workplace Committee are working on a number of healthy workplace initiatives to keep the focus and health and wellbeing alive throughout the year.