Framework
NCD Prevention
Tobacco Policy
Healthy Eating
Physical Activity
Shifting Mindsets
Tobacco Policy
Bronze
- Ban onsite tobacco use.
- No smoking or use of smokeless tobacco and other tobacco products throughout the campus, in all the company’s sites.
- Communicate this policy and promote no tobacco use to all employees including those working remotely.
Silver
- Support all employees, including those working from home, to quit tobacco by providing counseling, and using technology (pharmacological and non-pharmacological) to support cessation. for Reimburse nicotine replacement/other therapies (pharmacological and non- pharmacological) to support tobacco cessation.
Gold
- Reimburse nicotine replacement/other therapies (pharmacological and non- pharmacological) to support tobacco cessation.
Healthy Eating
Bronze
- Promote healthy eating to all employees including those working from home.
- No junk food or sugary soft drinks at meetings.
- Make available subsidized / affordable Healthy Foods, in cafeteria and in catered meals at every worksite.
Silver
- Healthy Meals should be accessible & available every day.
- Food should be prepared hygienically. As appropriate, company to be HACCP (Hazards Analysis and Critical Control Point) certified.
- Employees should be encouraged to eat balanced meals with whole grains and millets.
- Meals should be below national thresholds of sugar, salt, fat and calorie guidelines.
- Communicate reducing salt, sugar and fat, and promote adequate water consumption.
Gold
- Food in company cafeterias should have zero (<2%) trans-fats and strictly adhere to national guidelines.
- Company should use variety of oils (mustard, soya, rice bran, groundnut, sesame, coconut) in the canteen.
- Company should discourage reusing oil and deep frying.
- Company should support weight loss programs for all employees including those working remotely.
Physical Activity
Bronze
- Promote use of stairs, cycling, daily walking, and tips to increase physical activity to all employees including those working remotely.
- Hold annual sports competitions and encourage employees to play team-sports after work.
Silver
- Promote and offer access to on site and online group exercise sessions. (e.g. yoga, Zumba, aerobics, Pilates, etc.) for all employees including those working from home.
- Mark distance for walk paths (indoor & outdoor).
Gold
- Provide access to well-equipped fitness centers on site or off-site.
- Allow employees to take physical activity breaks during working hours.
- Encourage employees to track the number of steps taken per day. Provide sit/stand workstations at the workplace.
Shifting Mindsets
Bronze
- Leadership is key to success. Show visible endorsement healthy workplace campaign in CEO town halls, in company emails, posters etc.
- Initiate a Healthy Workplace communications campaign promoting healthy living, in all worksites and among all employees.
Silver
- Set up health committees comprising representatives from management, employees and invited experts (Physician, Nutritionist, Exercise Expert) to assess, plan, guide, implement and evaluate Healthy Workplace program, especially mindset and policy changes needed for improved physical activity, diet, reduced tobacco and alcohol usage.
- Ensure that all business leaders participate in wellness activities.
Gold
- Include employee health and wellbeing goals in managers’ appraisals/scorecards.
- Motivate teams by rewarding health goals achievement of the team.
- Identify change agents/ambassadors to champion healthy workplaces within company.
Mental Health
Promote Well-Being
Managing Stress
Leadership
Supporting Recovery
Promote Well-Being
Bronze
- A zero-tolerance policy for workplace bullying and protocol for complaints of any form (emotional, physical or sexual harassment).
- A work-life balance policy. including: Self-scheduling of shifts or flexible work hours, especially for persons with other responsibilities (eg. child or elder care).
- After-hours ‘lights out’ where there is zero or only exceptional expectation of email or phone call response.
Silver
- Awareness programs which aim to de-stigmatize mental health through activities such as: Informational workshops and sensitization talks by specialists and persons with lived experience (“experts by experience”)
- Intranet portal with resources, videos, articles, blogs and forums to encourage discussion.
- Informational resources such as pamphlets, posters and signposts to services.
Gold
- A mandatory mental health and well-being module in workplace induction and training for all new employees.
Managing Stress
Bronze
- Stress reduction & management activities (including internet based approaches) at regular intervals, e.g. stress management workshops, meditation, yoga and physical activity within and beyond the workspace.
- Train managers and occupational nurses/physicians in identification of early signs of stress, burnout and mental and substance use disorders.
Silver
- Train employee volunteers to be Mental health ambassadors (MHAS) to spread awareness about mental health resources, provide guidance and referrals, and support employees in need.
- Recommended routine and regular (for eg, annual) mental health (including substance use) screening for employees.
Gold
- Targeted early intervention strategy for employees at a high risk for mental disorders: Exhibit absenteeism, accidents or reduced productivity.
- Demonstrate excessive use of alcohol or use of drugs Are struggling with a chronic medical problem such as diabetes.
- Have at-risk family members (e.g. neurodevelopmental disorders, chronic illness, dementia).
Leadership
Bronze
- Implement a values-based mental health program throughout the company, including: A senior leader in charge of its execution.
- An appointed steering committee with inclusive representation of all key employee categories.
Silver
- Continuing monitoring & evaluation: Impact of program evaluated annually.
- Employee satisfaction surveys routinely conducted.
Gold
- Leadership should invest in making mental health programs sustainable.
- Affirmative recruitment and career advancement policy for persons with disabilities including psycho-social disabilities.
Supporting Recovery
Bronze
- Provision of support during treatment and recovery phase of mental disorders such as: Workspace modifications
- Sick leave allowances
- Modified supervision
- Provision of additional technology or equipment
Silver
- Health care for employees (eg. within Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)) for psychiatric care, psychotherapy and counseling services.
- Enable a collaborative approach involving the occupational nurse/physician working with the employee’s & mental health provider.
Gold
- Encourage employees with lived experience of mental disorders to run peer support groups (e.g. recovery from mental or substance use disorders or alcohol abuse).
- Treatment for mental health conditions is covered by insurance (e.g. for depression and anxiety disorders, psychoses, substance abuse, panic and acute crisis reactions, Sleep Disorders, Adjustment Disorders)
Other
Other
Other
Bronze
- Promote environmental health and hygiene including safe drinking water, clean bathrooms, sanitation, hand washing etc.
Silver
- Have doctor/nurse on site/on call and encourage annual health check-ups for employees.
- Bring about greater awareness of ergonomics and healthy posture among employees, including those using home offices.
- Emphasize awareness of women’s health issues among employees.
Gold
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Companies are encouraged to follow the guidelines of the
WHO-COVID preparedness package:
https://www.who.int/docs/
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Companies are encouraged to follow the guidelines of the WHO-COVID preparedness package:
