Schools as Mindful, Supportive, and Healthy Workplaces at All Ages

Abstract

Many schools are only tentatively addressing the issue of health. They offer their employees and pupils fresh fruits, exercise over lunch or after work, or recreational opportunities such as yoga courses or wellness subscriptions. However, the possibilities for a school to influence the health of its employees, such as teachers, are much greater. The effect of measures can be increased if health can be promoted in the daily working life of each individual employee, which is why Corporate Health Management focuses on the work tasks of employees. In order to promote health, the company’s mission statement and its management and cooperation culture must be geared toward this goal, while human resources management and work organization must be designed accordingly. Certification and labeling are good motivators for employers and employees to improve health-promoting structures. Better employee motivation significantly reduces absenteeism rates and increases productivity. The authors present several institutions, methods, awarding logos, and titles in the area of Workplace Health Promotion for companies at a European level.