Promoting Work-Life Balance and Mental Health in the Workplace
This content discusses the importance of work-life balance, regulations for working conditions, challenges in occupational safety and health, psychosocial risks, and the impact on workers' well-being. It emphasizes the need for managing stress to enhance performance and prevent negative outcomes.
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WORK-LIFE BALANCE 5th Erasmus+ meeting in Tarragona, Spain 2016
I. Legitimate background of working conditions
Regulation of working conditions Unless otherwise prescribed by law, this Act shall apply to all employment relationships on the basis of which work is performed in Hungary, or in abroad in a foreign working assignement. Employers shall ensure proper conditions for occupational safety and health in observation of the provisions pertaining thereto. Employers shall provide health examination to the employees at regular intervals during employment. If the health examination of an employee states that night work may be detrimental to the employee's health or that his/her illness is directly related to night work, such employee must be transferred to day work.
Most challenging issues in occupational safety and health: psychosocial risks and work-related stress They impact significantly on the health of individuals, organisations and national economies.
Psychosocial risks Conflicts Work schedule Uncertainty of employment, job insecurity Poor organization of work Excessive workloads Ineffective communication, poor social context of work Psychological harassment
Result: Workers suffering from negative psychological, physical and social symptoms such as depression burnout prolonged stress cardiovascular disease musculoskeletal problems
Half of European workers consider stress to be common in their workplace!
A good psychosocial environment enhances good performance and personal development, as well as workers mental and physical well-being.
Managing stress not just a moral responsibility LEGAL OBLIGATION
European Pact for Mental Health and Well-being recognises the changing demands and increasing pressures in the workplace encourages employers to implement additional, voluntary measures to promote mental well-being
II. Possibilities provided by different sectors
Industry General Electric Electrolux National Instruments
General Electric Training opportunities Sport events Business holidays Chill rooms Food-Canteen Parents friendly offices
Electrolux Family days Health condition survey program Running
National Instruments Sport opportunites Healthy menu Smoke-free
Service Nokia British Telecom IT Services Vodafone Shared Services
Nokia Shared places to eat and meet Open-plan offices Virtual communities Development sessions every 90 days Provide flexible ways to manage the balance between your work and your life
British Telecom Flexible working Alternative working arrangements Pension and life benefits
IT Services Free sporting facilities Cafeteria Corporate events Language learning
Vodafone Shared Services Huge emphasise on the well-being of the personnel Sporting opportunities, gaming room Caves The best comfort for the workers Special partnerships unique reductions
Financial Sector Price Waterhouse Coopers
Price Waterhouse Coopers Flexible working arrangements Sabbatical policy Cafeteria system Health Protection program Sport opportunities Running competitions Tennis, squash tornaments
Price Waterhouse Coopers Recharge your batteries day MOL BUBI contribution BRAVO cards Well-being Calendar Away Day/Sports Day
Public Sector Hungarian Parliament Court of the first instence of Debrecen
Hungarian Parliament Medical checkouts Consultation with psychological expert Sport events Yoga, Aerobic trainings Playing basketball once a week Vegetarian, gluetn-free, lactose-free menu Healthy food Ophthalmological checkouts Freetime activities castle visiting, adventure park
Court of Debrecen Home office Flexible worktime Recreational vacation Summer camp for children Regular training, yoga, running Free ophthalmological, and medical checkouts Family events How to handle stress and conflicts Anonime worker satisfacton survey Social events
III. What does the individual do as to health prevention?
Conclusion and aspects to consider The only one, who can protect our health is Us!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND ATTENTION!
