We received an overwhelming response to our last newsletter, where we introduced Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) as a major threat to Tanzanian companies. The good news is that there are simple, cost-effective solutions available to prevent and control NCDs – starting with regular physical activity and a healthy diet. Creating this change requires a wellness program that involve employees and change

Ms Bhakti Shah gave a presentation on ‘Wellbeing at Workplace’ to the management team of 21 at Insignia Ltd. She discussed non-communicable diseases and their impact. Participant feedback rated the session as excellent. Stay tuned for our future editions with exciting topics on impact of lifestyle on workplaces and successful intervention strategies Please reply back to me with your feedback and

Last week I presented “Lifestyles and Impact on Workplace” to the management team at Insignia Ltd. I was humbled by the great feedback. Participants said the presentation helped them learn how to manage personal health, raising awareness of modifiable risk factors, to bringing positive changes to lifestyle and work productivity. You can download a copy of the slides here. In

We thank our readers for their comments – From Insignia – “Very interesting information” and from Noesis – “Workplace Wellness is a vital part of business success and better life”. I continually hear from business leaders with the same expectations of workplace wellness: keep employees healthy, productive and happy; allow the company to differentiate itself in a highly competitive marketplace

We have received great feedback to our 1st Newsletter -To quote Advocate Jean Paul – “I want to thank you for such informative insight on a very common killer that is almost ignored day in day out in this society. Even though, we know the danger and causes of this deadly disease, very little attention is paid to eradicate or

Do you know how much ill health is costing your business? We have launched a new resource to help you maintain the health and efficiency of your workforce – A free twice monthly newsletter packed with tips and advice for corporate well being. You’ll automatically receive your copy of each newsletter. We think you’ll find the advice practical and helpful

Here are a few papers published on workplace wellness by the World Health Organisation: Five keys to healthy Workplaces – No Business Wealth without Workers Health – http://www.who.int/occupational_health/5keys_healthy_workplaces.pdf Five keys to healthy workplaces – a WHO Global Model for action – http://www.who.int/occupational_health/5_keys_en_web.pdf?ua=1 Joan Burton – WHO Healthy Workplace Framework and Model http://www.who.int/occupational_health/ healthy_workplace_framework.pdf?ua=1  Stay tuned for our future editions with

ImpactAfya organized a Webinar on the ‘Power of Employee Well-being’ introducing practical strategies to build a healthy and productive workforce and organization.   The webinar brought together industry experts – Jean Baptiste Gruet, Senior Vice President, Global Business Solutions and Debbie Jongkind, Director of Wellness from our partner organization – Workplace Options. In the webinar, moderated by Bhakti, participants learnt about

Here are a few papers published on workplace wellness by the World Economic Forum: WEF in collaboration with FTI Consulting – The Workplace Wellness Alliance – Making the Right investment: Employee Health and the Power of Metrics http://www3.weforum.org/docs/wef_he_workplacewellnessalliance_report_2013.pdf WEF in partnership with Boston Consulting Group – The new discipline of Workforce Wellness – Enhancing Corporate Performance by tackling chronic disease http://www3.weforum.org/docs/wef_he_tacklingchronicdisease_report_2010.pdf

Ms Bhakti Shah was interviewed for the Business Edition on Capital Television, where she discussed the current and future trends for Workplace Wellness in Tanzanian Corporates. Stay tuned for our future editions with exciting topics on impact of lifestyle on workplaces and successful intervention strategies Please reply back to me with your feedback and suggestions on what you would like