Active Workforce Sefton

20/01/2022

Healthy employees are a rare breed these days. There are so many aspects of current life which can impact employee health, and at a huge cost to their company. As an employer, you should be doing all you can to maintain and improve the health of your employees.
Why not pass your responsibility for employee health onto a team of experts? Active Workforce have been specialising in improving employee health for over 15 years, focussing on employee's physical, mental and emotional health, with the end goal of lowering sickness absence costs and increasing productivity.
To find out how we can tailor a programme for your business and to get a quote, get in touch on: active.workforce@sefton.gov.uk

Active Workforce, a Workplace Health Programme which aims to improve the health and wellbeing of your employees

09/11/2021

Good News Story!

Active Workforce’s recent focus on creating more awareness around the Menopause in the Workplace was recognised Nationally in Tuesday’s Daily Mail, Good Health Section.

Active Workforce have spent the last year delivering Menopause Seminars and facilitating Group Sessions in order to create awareness around the Menopause in the Workplace. The Seminars offer all employees information on the facts, help in recognising the symptoms in themselves or in colleagues, and advice on what treatments and support is available.

Amy Barnes, Active Workforce Manager, explained, "We've focused on delivering to 4 target groups; Managers, Women experiencing the Menopause, Men who work alongside them and Women who are yet to experience the Menopause. The idea is not only to help support women suffering with the symptoms, but to help all employees understand the Menopause, whether they are experiencing it, yet to experience it or working alongside someone who is experiencing it, to help make the workplace an easier environment to work in for all."

Active Workforce have continued their progress in creating awareness by offering the Seminars and Group Sessions to all organisations in and around Sefton, as well as the employees of their current participating organisations.

For more information, or to set this up in your organisation, please email active.workforce@sefton.gov.uk

While it's widely accepted that menopausal women need better workplace support, some experts have identified a new way to help: running courses for men.

04/11/2021

Employee health has become an urgent priority for companies as a result of the Covid-19 crisis. Implementing a Workplace Health Programme, such as Active Workforce, can have numerous benefits such as:
- Lowers sickness absence
- Increase in productivity
- Stronger work relationships
- Lowers workplace accidents & insurance costs
- Improves corporate image

Active Workforce offers a tailored service to all organisations in and around the Borough of Sefton, whether small, medium or large.
Contacts us for more information: active.workforce@sefton.gov.uk

Active Workforce, a Workplace Health Programme which aims to improve the health and wellbeing of your employees

15/10/2021

During the past year, our team here at Active Workforce have been working hard to create more awareness in the workplaces around the Menopause.
Following on from Sefton UNISON's development of a Menopause Policy for Sefton staff, we have continued to support, listen and educate both men and women in the workplace.
Our latest Men Only Session attracted the attention of a Daily Mail Journalist who is going to include our good work on their Health page in the coming weeks.

If you want us to deliver a Menopause Session to your employees, get in touch today: active.workforce@sefton.gov.uk

31/08/2021

https://mysefton.co.uk/2021/08/26/sefton-urge-colleagues-to-talk-openly-about-effects-of-menopause-in-the-workplace/

Sefton Council is leading the way in the Liverpool City Region to get its employees talking about the menopause and its effects on the workplace. The local authority’s dedicated Active Workforce team have been working hard behind the scenes to successfully tackle what is often thought of as a ‘t...

18/06/2021

Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre is just one of the 8 Leisure centres included in Active Workforce's Memberships. It is the ideal place to experience a wide variety of water-sports, including sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and jet ski.
We offer people of all abilities the opportunity to join us and train towards a National Governing Body awards in Sailing, Windsurfing, Jet ski and Paddling.

Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre is the ideal place to experience water-sports including sailing, windsurfing and powerboating.

27/04/2021

Many will be suffering with Post-Lockdown Anxiety, the fear or worry of returning to normal life after Lockdown.
The symptoms can involve:
- Worrying about the future
- Having difficulty sleeping
- Feeling tired and irritable
- Experiencing heart palpitations
- Having shortness of breath or breathing quickly
- Obsessive thinking
- Overcautious behaviour
- Germophobia
Caroline Harper offers advice to help you prepare
https://www.bupa.co.uk/newsroom/ourviews/manage-post-lockdown-anxiety

24/03/2021

Sefton's Chief Exec, Dwayne Johnson, leading by example and getting involved in Active Workforce's Virtual Duathlon Event last weekend.
One of our many Virtual Activities which offer staff opportunities to improve their health, increase their energy, lower stress levels, improve their mood and promote enjoyment!

22/03/2021

Stress is something many of us have encountered over the last 12 months. Here's our latest blog with help on how to recognise when you're suffering the effects of stress and some tips on dealing with it.

If stress is affecting your life, there are things you can try that may help. Recognise the symptoms of stress Identify the causes of stress Look at how to combat stress - in particular Coronavirus related stress & Work-related stress Find out what support is available for you and how you can help y...