The NCRI has signed up to Ibec’s workplace wellness accreditation, the KeepWell Mark. This is as part of a commitment by the NCRI to provide the newest and highest standards of workplace wellness, health, and safety to its employees. The KeepWell Mark is an evidence¬based accreditation and award that recognises Irish employers for investing in workplace health and wellbeing. Its aim is to help business benchmark workplace wellbeing activity through a set of systematic and methodical steps. The framework includes a self-assessment, an onsite assessment from an Ibec approved external assessor, and culminates with a report that outlines areas for improvement – allowing your business to chart its way to success. The accreditation takes a holistic approach, focusing on eight key areas and how they impact our business. These eight areas of improvement are leadership, absence management, smoke free, physical activity, health & safety, mental health, healthy eating, and intoxicants.
The National Cancer Registry employs 46 people and runs an employee well-being programme which is supported by the organization’s management team, ensuring employees are encouraged to embrace the concepts of well-being and are supported across all areas of wellness including mental health, physical activity, diet and nutrition.
Speaking on The KeepWell Mark process, Linda King HR Manager said: “It is becoming increasingly apparent that business leaders in Ireland need to make the health and wellbeing of their employees a top priority. This is why we are so excited to sign up to The KeepWell Mark, with the ultimate aim of raising the standards of employee health, wellbeing, and safety across all aspects of our business. We hope that our staff will soon begin to feel the tangible benefits of The KeepWell Mark, and that we will set an example for other Irish businesses by following industry best practice.”