Meeting global workplace standards

Monash has been announced as a runner-up in the 2013 Global Healthy Workplace Awards.

The awards, which are closely aligned with the World Health Organization (WHO) Healthy Workplace Framework and Model for Action, brings together leaders in global health and wellbeing from diverse fields covering employers, practitioners, academics, policy makers and the media to explore:

• The importance of employer health programs
• Global trends in workplace health and future challenges
• Emerging better practices and sector innovations
• Opportunities to replicate successful initiatives around the world.

Dr Vicki Ashton, Occupational Health and Wellbeing Physician, OHS says it is well-deserved recognition for the resources the University continues to make available to improve the physical and mental health and wellbeing of employees.

“Participating in this awards program has allowed us to assess and evaluate our Wellbeing at Monash Program against WHO standards for a healthy and safe workplace," Dr Ashton said.

"The range of programs, resources and policies are delivered collaboratively across the University by a team of dedicated occupational health and wellbeing professionals in OHS, Campus Community, Monash Sport and HR. Being recognised as a runner-up in the large enterprises category has confirmed that the University is providing not only an industry leading program in Australia, but also worldwide.”

When judging the awards, key criteria evaluated included: 

• Leadership support and integration
• Worker involvement
• Follow continuous improvement cycle
• Innovative
• Sustainability
• Replicability

The judging panel comprised judges from Europe, Africa, Singapore, Asia Pacific, North America and South America.

For more information visit the Wellbeing at Monash website.