But as the nature of work changes ever so rapidly, it can also be a place where health -- particularly mental health -- creeps down the priority ladder. With suicide prevention, particularly among men, at its core, the organisation has launched 'Workplace Tune Up' -- an online program designed to help Australian employers and their staff identify their physical and mental health needs -- and keep them in check. According to Holland, the program has three main aims: to tackle health literacy, improve health setting behaviours and to encourage access to quality referral pathways. The survey comprises various components: 'my health' (smoking status, alcohol, blood pressure, diabetes), a comprehensive mental health assessment and 'your work' (bullying and workplace culture). According to Holland, 'Workplace Tune Up' can deliver a range of benefits -- from improved health literacy to increased productivity, reduced sick leave and presenteeism.

Source: Huffington Post January 15, 2017 23:05 UTC