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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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).
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.
Leadership should invest in making mental health programs sustainable.
Affirmative recruitment and career advancement policy for persons with disabilities including psycho-social disabilities.
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)
Others
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
Companies are encouraged to follow the guidelines of the WHO-COVID preparedness package: https://www.who.int/docs/ default-source/coronavirus/getting-workpplace-ready-for-covid-19.pdf
Companies are encouraged to follow the guidelines of the WHO-COVID preparedness package: WHO COVID Preparedness Package
Platinum
The platinum is a Award is a leadership and data driven initiative, designed to encourage the alignment of a company’s health and wellness strategy with its business and corporate social responsibility goals.
Showcasing exceptional workplace health promotion programs, such as those implemented by our Platinum Award recipients, highlights the sound investments that we have made together in advancing public health in India.
Bronze
In 2024 Arogya World introduced Hall of Fame recognition, an elite lifetime honour celebrating extraordinary, sustained contributions to workplace wellness.
These organizations have successfully created an innovative culture of health that has tangibly improved the health and well-being of their workforce.
The 2024 Hall of Fame inductees – Bayer, Reliance, Indian Oil, and Godrej—set a towering standard for excellence, inspiring others to follow in their footsteps.
In 2025 We recognized Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) as Hall of Fame winner.
Global Recognition
Arogya World and the Global Centre for Healthy Workplaces (GCHW) share a strategic global alliance focused on advancing employee well-being, non-communicable disease (NCD) prevention, and workplace health benchmarks.
Arogya World’s Healthy Workplace Criteria in India is aligned with international WHO frameworks and GCHW global standards, helping organizations transition from basic physical wellness to holistic health ecosystems.
Global Benchmarking & Certification
Through Arogya World’s progressive assessment model (Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum), top-performing Platinum level Indian organizations gain exposure and pathway opportunities to global recognition and certification managed by GCHW.
Thought Leadership & Events
The two organizations regularly collaborate on global webinars, summits, and knowledge-sharing events. Notably, GCHW partnered with Arogya World to bring the 13th Global Healthy Workplace Awards & Summit to Mumbai, India.
