Singapore, 2nd September 2017
Singapore plays host to an important gathering of employers from around the world to examine how best to elevate health and wellbeing in the workplace. One hundred business leaders representing over 40 countries is the 5th such gathering organised by the Global Centre for Healthy Workplaces in partnership with Health Promotion Board.
The highlight of the Summit will be presentations from the Award Finalists. The 2017 Awards Finalists are:
SME: Lincoln Industries (USA), LGAQ (Australia)
Large: ABFRL Madura (India), Jemena (Australia)
Multinational: Chevron (USA), Lendlease (Australia)
Previous winners have included GSK, IBM, Unilever and Vitality.
The Summit will also witness the publication of two publications, one relating to Duty of Care amongst NGOs and another examining the perception of investors towards healthy workplaces and its link to business productivity.
Agenda is available at:
https://www.globalhealthyworkplace.org/event/5th-global-healthy-workplace-summit-singapore-2017/
5th Global Healthy Workplace Awards Summit, Singapore, 2nd September 2017
This year’s top employers for having a healthy workplace programme were announced at the 5th Global Healthy Workplace Summit which took place in Singapore on 2nd September. The winners of the prestigious Awards programme were:
Lincoln Industries, USA – small and medium-sized category
Jemena, Australia – large enterprise category
Chevron, USA – multinational category
The runners up were:
LGAQ, Australia – small and medium-sized category
ABFRL Madura, India – large enterprise category
Lendlease, Australia – multinational category
The winning programs underline how comprehensive and integrated approaches to workplace health (including occupational health, psychosocial risk management, wellness and the role of enterprises in communities) can lead to desired business outcomes, such as enhanced productivity, reduced absenteeism and improved employee morale and motivation.
The gathering of business leaders and investors is a further illustration of the growing importance being given to the effect health and wellness has on business productivity. The Summit saw the publication of reports on Duty of Care for NGOs and the importance investors attach to health and wellbeing in assessing their portfolio.
Wolf Kirsten, Co-Director of Global Centre for Healthy Workplaces said; “Over the five years in running these Awards, we have seen the quality of applications improve considerably. They have become ever more sophisticated with comprehensive programmes covering the health, nutrition, the physical work environment and mental health. Most importantly, we have seen the growth in real leadership at CEO level.”
Previous annual Awards Summits took place in London, Shanghai, Florianopolis, and Washington D.C.
American University’s health studies professor, Robert Karch said “The Award programmes have been very impressive. They perfectly demonstrate the connection between having a healthy workplace and business performance. It’s not surprising that Summit spent much of its time looking at how investors perceive employee wellbeing.”
Finalists to showcase their programs at the 5th Global Healthy Workplace Awards & Summit
on 2nd September 2017 in Singapore
We are delighted to announce that our six Finalists for the 5th Global Healthy Workplace Awards and Summit have now been selected. The quality of applications was exceptionally high, with judges having considerable difficulty in selecting the final six this year!
The 2017 Awards Finalists are:
SME: Lincoln Industries (USA), LGAQ (Australia)
Large: ABFRL Madura (India), Jemena (Australia)
Multinational: Chevron (USA), Lendlease (Australia)
All Finalists are invited to Singapore on September 2nd for the 5th Global Healthy Workplace Awards & Summit to present their programme with a chance to win recognition as the company with the best workplace health programme across the globe. At the Summit one Finalist from each category will be declared winner of the prestigious Global Healthy Workplace Award and will featured in a twelve-month promotional programme highlighting their work for the benefit of replication for others.
The Global Healthy Workplace Awards is designed for organisations implementing programs that excel in the creation of healthy workplaces. The Awards program allows employers to compare and benchmark their programs to the global standard and, if successful, to celebrate their achievement. Award winners are able to distinguish themselves as an employer-of-choice when attracting new talent or in retaining existing employees. With an emphasis on both universal relevance and adaptability to local conditions, the Awards demonstrate an employer’s focus on promoting a safe and healthy work environment.
The Awards and Summit, now in its fifth year is hosted by the Global Centre for Healthy Workplaces (GCHW) with Singapore’s Health Promotion Board of the Ministry of Health and sponsored by Cigna Foundation, Optum and Aetna. The event follows on from the success of Washington DC 2016, Florianopolis 2015, Shanghai 2014 and London 2013 and takes place immediately prior to the World Congress on Safety & Health. As well as the Awards finalists’ presentations, the Summit will examine integrating health and safety (holistic approach to healthy workplaces), and the publication of two reports on relevance to NGOs and the perspective of investors.
The Summit will be followed by a half day Global Alliance Roundtable (invitation only) on 3rd September, which is co-hosted by the GCHW and FIESC/SESI.
For more information and to book tickets visit:
https://www.globalhealthyworkplace.org/event/5th-global-healthy-workplace-summit-singapore-2017/
Finalists to showcase their programs at the 5th Global Healthy Workplace Awards & Summit
on 2nd September 2017 in Singapore
Application entries are now open for 5th Global Healthy Workplace Awards 2017 (GHWAwards). The GHWAwards are hosted by the Global Centre for Healthy Workplaces (GCHW) with Singapore’s Health Promotion Board of the Ministry of Health as host partners. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), Large Enterprises, and Multi-national enterprises are invited to apply to become the world’s best employer for health and well-being.
The Global Healthy Workplace Awards & Certification Program is designed for organisations implementing programs that excel in the creation of healthy workplaces. Both the award and certification allow employers to compare and benchmark their programs to the global standard and, if successful, to celebrate their achievement and to distinguish themselves as an employer-of-choice when seeking to attracting new talent or retain existing employees. The Awards demonstrate an employer’s focus on promoting a safe and healthy work environment and the health of its employees while producing business essential outcomes.
Two finalists per category will be invited to present their program at the forthcoming 5th Global Healthy Workplace Summit in Singapore on 2nd September 2017.
Application Deadline: 1st May 2017 (announcement in June 2017).
To apply visit: https://www.globalhealthyworkplace.org/awards-singapore-2017.html
5TH GLOBAL HEALTHY WORKPLACE SUMMIT, SINGAPORE 2017
2nd September 2017, Health Promotion Board, Singapore
The 5th Global Healthy Workplace Awards & Summit (#GHWAwards) will take place in Singapore alongside the World Congress on Safety & Health. The Summit will be followed by a half day Global Alliance Roundtable (invitation only) on 3rd September which is co-hosted by the GCHW and FIESC/SESI.
For more information and to book tickets visit: https://www.globalhealthyworkplace.org/event/5th-global-healthy-workplace-summit-singapore-2017/