Workplace Health
Our aim is to instill a sense of Work:Life Balance amongst your people and within your culture.
As a leading Corporate Health provider, PACE Health Management strives to deliver a professional blend of knowledge, individual care and excellence in everything we do.
We place pride in our programs that aim to help all individuals achieve a lasting Work:Life Balance – to enhance lifestyle and career fulfillment.
By creating an environment which allows for awareness, education, intervention and support, our carefully selected staff work as a team to help your employees toward making healthy lifestyle choices.
Flexibility and tailored options ensure each new client receives a program which is aligned to their own organizational and personal goals.
We aim to create an environment that facilitates change and fosters healthy lifestyle and working practices.
Research:
Healthy employees are nearly three times more productive than unhealthy employees.
Unhealthy employees take up to nine times more sick leave than their healthy colleagues.1
Poor employee health and absenteeism is costing Australian business $7 billion annually. 2
Benefits:
• Increased employee retention
• Enhanced recruitment of best staff
• Decreased absenteeism
• Increased employee morale
• Increased productivity
• Decreased health care costs
50% of Australian employees surveyed are either minimally
active or completely inactive.
46% of the Australian workers surveyed live on high fat diets. Only
8% eat the recommended servings of
fruit and vegies per day.
62% of the Australian workers surveyed are either overweight
(34%) or clinically obese (28%)
More than half of the Australian workforce is stressed. Stress related
claims cost Australian businesses over
200 million annually..
29% of those surveyed experience back, neck or spinal problems.
12% suffer from depression.
Health Promotion in the Workplace
At PACE, we believe a successful health promotion program should include education, awareness, dedication and support. Properly designed and executed incentive campaigns not only create interest in a particular health issue, they inspire action and reinforce the organisation's commitment to good health.
Health Awareness Expo
The ultimate event to bring health awareness into your workplace! A health awareness expo is a great way to introduce a Health Promotion Program, or to reward your staff for their efforts. An expo is a great way of helping to develop a healthy lifestyle culture within your organisation.
With a focus on education and awareness, a Health Awareness Expo is the culmination of an array of services that provide your staff with the opportunity to try the services first hand. The Health Expo also provides a knowledge base for employees in relation to important health and lifestyle issues.
For more information on the Health Awareness Expo please call us on (03) 9770 6770 or email info@pacehm.com.au
Education
PACE has created an exciting and informative array of presentations, interactive workshops and seminars covering a range of health and fitness topics; some include:
• Good nutrition for busy people
• Sun Smart
• Stress management: a practical introduction
• Heart disease – a holistic view
• Men’s Health
• Women’s Health
Employee knowledge uptake can then complimented by a course of activity sessions; aimed to reinforce the message and instill a greater Work:Life Balance.
Health Screenings
PACE can undertake and arrange for all your health testing programs including:
• Blood Pressure Testing
• Glucose Checks
• Cholesterol Analysis
• Vaccinations
• Stress ECG Physicals
• Skin Cancer Screenings
• Fitness Stress Tests
- sub max bike tests
- stress ECG test
• Postural Assessments
• Ergonomic Assessments
• Hearing and Eyesight Testing
Health & Fitness
Give your team the edge!
A great way to create a more energetic, positive and productive workplace. Lead your work force toward increased strength and enthusiasm with a tailored Group Training session.
We understand that every workplace is unique. At PACE, we offer flexible training timetables to fit in with your busy day-to-day schedules.
Activities can include:
• Yoga
• Tai Chi
• Self Defence
• Pilates
• Swiss Ball
• Circuit
• Strength training for adults
• Heart health conditioning
Injury Reduction Programs
Be proactive; prevention is the aim!
Workplace injury is fast becoming one of the major expenses for Australian employers. An injury reduction program can assist in physically preparing your workforce.
With the introduction of a range cost effective and simple injury reduction programs, you can take control of your workplace injuries. By introducing onsite exercise and stretching sessions we can physically condition your employees, adequately preparing them for the task at hand.
Key target areas:
• New employees into the workplace
• Management of existing injuries
• Prevention & intervention sessions
• Path to self-management
PACE Health Management provide Exercise Physiologists and other allied health professionals, who will work with you to identify problems areas within the workplace.
We then design a strategy and implement an appropriate program specifically aimed at reducing the frequency, severity of injuries and reducing the return to work process associated with them.
note 1: Medibank Private. The health of Australia’s workforce. November 2005. (Including the other statistics on this page)
note 2: Health Services Australia. Managing Absenteeism Report. November 2002.