{"id":3098,"date":"2024-09-18T11:06:08","date_gmt":"2024-09-18T11:06:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hr-zellner.red-tin-bee.ameisenhaufen.dev\/healthy-and-happy-with-the-job-company-health-management\/"},"modified":"2024-09-30T07:28:36","modified_gmt":"2024-09-30T07:28:36","slug":"healthy-and-happy-with-the-job-company-health-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hr-zellner-dev.ameisenhaufen.dev\/en\/healthy-and-happy-with-the-job-company-health-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy and happy at work – occupational health management!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

More and more people are taking care of their health – be it through a balanced diet, regular exercise or sufficient sleep.\nHowever, stressful deadlines and overtime at work often put a damper on this healthy lifestyle. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Here you can find out how your employer can help you lead a healthier life with effective occupational health management (OHM).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

What is BGM?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Occupational health management (OHM) is a systematic approach that aims to promote the health and well-being of employees in a company and ensure this in the long term.\nIt comprises a variety of measures and programs that are designed to have both a preventive and a health-promoting effect.\nExcessive sick leave leads to inefficiency in companies. <\/p>\n\n

Presenteeism and absenteeism as a cause of insufficient productivity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

“Only healthy employees, both physically and mentally, are productive and efficient in the long term.”<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n

Productivity often falls due to inadequate performance.\nOne common reason for this is presenteeism: employees are present at work despite health complaints or mental stress in order to avoid absenteeism (Hemp, 2004).\nThis often leads to higher costs, such as reduced work performance and increased error rates.\nOverall, presenteeism has a negative effect: It can prolong the duration of illness or even lead to chronicity.Absenteeism, which is mainly due to a lack of motivation or deliberate absence from work rather than actual sick leave, is referred to as absenteeism (Seydewitz, 2009).\nIn 2009 alone, companies incurred costs of EUR 2,399 per employee due to presenteeism and EUR 1,199 due to absenteeism.\nWith a well-structured and sustainable OHM, companies can not only improve the health of their teams, but also increase their motivation and productivity. <\/p>\n\n

Workplace health promotion or workplace health management?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

In practice, the terms occupational health management and workplace health promotion (WHP) are often used as synonyms.\nHowever, caution is advised here, as OHF is only considered a sub-area of OHM.\nWhile workplace health promotion focuses on actively supporting employee health, workplace health management as an overarching discipline is firmly rooted in HR management and organizational development. <\/p>\n\n

The 4 basic principles of BGM<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

The four basic principles for effective OHM are based on integration<\/strong>, participation<\/strong>, project management<\/strong> and a holistic approach<\/strong>.\nOn the one hand, important factors are that all employees are brought on board (participation) and that the measures are strategically and systematically planned, promoted and supported (integration).\nOn the other hand, the focus must be on the needs of the employees and all measures must be well coordinated and measurable in terms of their effectiveness (project management).\nOHM encompasses topics of the entire HR management and must be integrated full circle<\/em> (holistic approach). <\/p>\n\n

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What advantages does BGM offer?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
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Improving the health of employees<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reduction of sick days: Preventive measures and health promotion programs reduce the number of sick days.\nIncreased well-being: Measures to manage stress, ergonomic workplace design and fitness programs promote the general well-being of employees. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Increase in productivity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Higher performance: Healthy and satisfied employees are more motivated and more productive.\nReduction of presenteeism: Employees who come to work despite being ill are less productive.\nBGM reduces presenteeism. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Improving competitiveness<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Improving employer branding: team-building events, meal subsidies and yoga classes strengthen the employer’s attractiveness to the outside world and appeal to millennials in particular.\nCounteracting the war for talent<\/em>: With BGM measures that are unique and future-oriented, more skilled workers and well-trained people can be attracted. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Reduction of costs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fewer cases of illness lead to lower direct and indirect healthcare costs.\nImproved efficiency: Reducing absenteeism and increasing productivity lowers operating costs. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Promotion of corporate culture and employee loyalty<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Health awareness: A strong OHM promotes a culture of health awareness within the company.\nSustainability: Long-term investment in employee health supports sustainable corporate growth and long-term employee retention. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Improving the working atmosphere<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Greater employee motivation: Employees feel valued and supported, which increases their motivation and satisfaction.\nBetter cooperation: Health promotion measures can strengthen team spirit and cooperation within the company. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

How can BGM be implemented<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Companies wishing to implement occupational health management should clarify the following questions in advance:<\/p>\n\n