November 12, 2025 - 202 views
Employers in Wales can now access new free tools to improve workplace health and productivity.
The Healthy Working Wales programme have launched these new resources today, including a survey tool, adviser support and a peer mentoring program.
The tools aim to create healthier, happier workplaces by offering practical advice and support.
Oliver Williams, Consultant Lead for Healthy Working Wales, said: “Healthy Working Wales is committed to providing employers in Wales with practical, achievable actions that they can take to improve, and protect, the health and wellbeing of the Welsh workforce.
These new products will give employers the knowledge and skills they need to do this, boosting both the health and productivity of their businesses.”
Sarah Murphy MS, Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, said:"Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of people in the workplace is a key priority for Welsh Government. We know that when employees feel valued and supported at work, it benefits not just their own wellbeing, but creates healthier, more productive organisations across Wales. These new resources from Healthy Working Wales provide employers with practical, accessible tools to make a real difference to their workforce.”
Today’s launch event was attended by employers from across Wales such as Admiral. Sarah Murphy MS, Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, shared the Welsh Government’s vision for workplace wellbeing, while Professor Jim McManus, National Director of Health and Wellbeing at Public Health Wales, spoke on the importance of creating healthy, supportive workplaces.
With proven links between workplace health and wellbeing and organisational success (including improved productivity, better recruitment and retention, and lower sickness absence), the free products offer employers in Wales some much-needed support in these uncertain economic times.
Mr. Williams concluded: “We encourage employers across Wales to take advantage of these exciting, new and free workplace health and wellbeing resources. The recent Keep Britain Working Review indicates employers lose on average, £120 per day in profit from sickness absences, but are uniquely placed to help prevent poor health. It's therefore the perfect time to take action and engage with Healthy Working Wales for your workplace wellbeing needs.”
To discover the tools available to employers please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/news/new-free-tools-help-employers-to-increase-productivity-and-health-of-workforce/
