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Investing in the health and wellness of employees has become a top priority among employers in 2022. With many businesses now encouraging workers to return to the office, implementing steps to safeguard employee health and reduce infection rates has become imperative. Many employees are apprehensive about returning to work and are more likely to feel at ease returning to a safe environment with a robust occupational health policy in place.<\/p>\n
This article explains the role of corporate and occupational healthcare and looks at some of the corporate health benefits businesses are offering their employees today.<\/p>\n
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Occupational health<\/a> is the sector of public health which aims to promote and sustain the highest degree of physical and mental health of employees in the working environment. By law, employers are required to implement measures to prevent physical and mental ill health at work due to business activities. In the current post-pandemic aftermath, some companies are hiring corporate nurses to offer further protection from infection and raise confidence levels in employees on their return to work.<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Corporate Nurses <\/a>have different practical and educational roles within occupational health; however, their primary duties in companies today include:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Some companies have hired corporate nursing teams to perform breast screening tests in the workplace as a measure to detect signs of breast cancer and treat it at an early stage. Corporate and occupational health nurses often include more general services like:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Employers engage occupational health professionals to ensure that their company meets legal requirements in providing a safe and healthy working environment. A core aspect of occupational health is to assess how work and the working environment affect employees\u2019 physical and mental health and then address issues that might negatively impact them. Reasons to prioritise occupational healthcare are suggested below:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The pandemic has shifted employee expectations, with workers now seeking greater flexibility to achieve a better work-life balance<\/a>. While job seekers value reasonable compensation and working conditions, they also prioritise company culture and want to work in companies whose values and ethos align with theirs. In the wake of the pandemic, good physical and mental health<\/a> has become a fundamental value. With companies keen to see employees back at work or working on a hybrid basis, they are rethinking their policies and occupational health provision to make workplaces more attractive for employees.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n While most companies have implemented measures in response to the pandemic, employees are looking for long-term holistic health support in the workplace. While facilitating flexible working patterns and hybrid working is key, other ways of supporting the workforce might include:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n With workplaces and patterns changing, the occupational health and safety sector must stay abreast of these changes to keep employees safe and healthy. Digital transformation has advanced trends<\/a> in occupational health with some of the innovations outlined below:<\/p>\n Advancements in telehealth and automation in healthcare in 2022 and beyond will enable companies to track health and safety compliance and support their workforce more efficiently. However, the role of corporate and occupational health nurses<\/a> in providing a personalised, hands-on approach within companies will continue to grow in importance.<\/p>\n For more information on corporate and occupational healthcare, feel free to get in touch with Ryan O’Flaherty.<\/p>\nWhat do Corporate Nurses do within Companies?<\/h4>\n
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Other Services<\/h4>\n
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Why is Corporate and Occupational Healthcare important?<\/h3>\n
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The \u2018New Normal\u2019 and Employees’ Expectations<\/h4>\n
How can Companies Build a Culture that Promotes Good Physical and Mental Health?<\/h4>\n
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Occupational Health Trends in 2022<\/h4>\n
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