Strong on the market with BGM
PUBLIREPORTAGE Shortage of skilled workers, unfilled apprenticeships, high fluctuation are a challenge for many companies. Companies with systematic occupational health management (OHM) have an advantage here.
A targeted commitment to employee health is becoming increasingly important, especially among employees of the younger generations. Accordingly, BGM has a positive impact on employer branding. At the same time, it promotes motivation, productivity, and the physical and mental health of existing employees.
Leadership task employee health
One company that has recognized this added value is Achermann ICT-Services AG. Systematic occupational health management is integrated into a corporate culture that is focused on the well-being of employees. Gregor R. Naef, owner and CEO of the IT service provider headquartered in Kriens, explains: "Our employees generally play a key role for me. We can only achieve the goals we have set together and ideally in good health. To achieve this, my management team and I are happy to go the extra mile. In this context, we learned in 2016 about the potential of systematic occupational health management, and the decision to implement it was made."
The development of the BGM was based on the criteria of "Friendly Work Space", the BGM of Health Promotion Switzerland. In 2017, Achermann ICT-Services was awarded the BGM quality label "Friendly Work Space" for the first time and successfully completed the re-assessment in 2021.
BGM - a benefit for all
The 85 employees benefit from a broad-based annual health management program. The program ranges from a variety of sports activities to a twice-monthly joint lunch event. The latter is a popular opportunity for professional and private exchange and a pool for new ideas. A member of the "Feelgood Management" team, which was set up specifically for BGM, provides a healthy lunch for these events. This is a five-person interdisciplinary team that is responsible for BGM planning and implementation in coordination with the management. The ideas for this come from the employees, who are also happy to lend a hand with the organization.
The members of the SME's management are crucial to the overall success of the health management system. They are committed to health-promoting leadership based on trust and are trained in this thanks to regular further training.
Raising awareness from the start of the career
This attitude also benefits the eight apprentices. From the moment they start work, they are made aware of and trained in how to maintain their health and their own part in it. "The focus is on promoting important skills for a healthy working life, e.g. personal resilience. At the same time, they learn how to deal with responsibility and transparency at an early stage as firmly integrated team members," says Simon Peter, Head of ICT Service Management at Achermann ICT Services, outlining his task as vocational training manager.
External suggestions for the targeted promotion of learners' mental health are welcome. This is provided by the "Apprentice" offer from Health Promotion Switzerland with a variety of case studies and background information. Other content includes regular ERFA meetings for the cross-sectoral exchange of vocational educators as well as specific further training and individual advice.
More information: www.gesundheitsfoerderung.ch, www.fws-apprentice.ch
