Working Well Beings

Anna Jones - The Wellbeing Experts at the Watercooler


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The conversation is about occupational health and wellbeing

in the workplace. The speakers discuss the mission of the Commercial
Occupational Health Providers Association (COHPA) to advance health and
wellbeing in the workplace. They explain that occupational health is about
protecting employees from work-related risks and ensuring their health does not
affect their work. They also emphasize the importance of a positive work
environment and the role of work in fulfilling emotional needs. The conversation
highlights the need for occupational health to be more proactive in preventing
health issues and promoting wellbeing. They discuss the responsibility of both
employers and employees in advocating for health and accessing support. The
speakers also touch on the importance of data and research in demonstrating the
benefits of occupational health and wellbeing programs. The conversation
concludes with advice for individuals starting a career in the field and the
emergence of new products and services in the wellbeing marketplace.

Takeaways  


  • Occupational health is about protecting
  • employees from work-related risks and ensuring their health does not affect
    their work.


    • A positive work environment and fulfilling
    • emotional needs are important for employee wellbeing.  
    • Occupational health should be proactive in
    • preventing health issues and promoting wellbeing.     
      Both employers and employees have a
      responsibility in advocating for health and accessing support.


      • Data and research are important in demonstrating
      • the benefits of occupational health and wellbeing programs.
      • Starting a career in occupational health and
      • wellbeing requires passion, clear messaging, and understanding the benefits to
        both employees and employers. 
        The wellbeing marketplace is evolving with new
        products and services addressing specific needs.
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