HWE Toolkit
At CHATS, our goal is to provide a healthy and safe work environment.
Toolkit Overview
CHATS is pleased to have the opportunity to share resources and to contribute to building capacity in the community sector through the development and distribution of the Building A Healthy Workplace Toolkit.
The toolkit serves as a step-by-step guide, providing information on the key elements and best practices to facilitate safe work environments and to promote employee wellness.
What Is A Healthy Workplace Environment?
A Healthy Work Environment (HWE) is a workplace that maximizes the health and well-being of employees and ultimately improves client outcomes.
A WELL-ROUNDED HWE COMBINES THREE KEY ELEMENTS:
- Health and safety programs
- Personal health choices
- Organizational practices
These elements support safe work practices, as well as physical and mental health for employees.
Why Is A Healthy Work Environment Important?
There is increasing evidence indicating that the work people do and the environment they work in affects their health. Today, there is consensus from community sector leaders that more must be done to support our current employees.
Employers can play a significant role in improving the health of their employees. Healthy Work Environments promote employee well-being, engagement, retention, productivity, and safety.
For more information, please review our Healthy Work Environments Toolkit PDF.