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Chevron Health and Wellness An Innovative Approach

Chevron Health and Wellness An Innovative Approach. Joel Canning, Health and Wellness Co-ordinator Perth, November 2011. Outline. Introduction to Chevron Australia Why the Workplace? Research Chevron’s Program Goals for Life Initiative Future Ideas Challenges

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Chevron Health and Wellness An Innovative Approach

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  1. Chevron Health and WellnessAn Innovative Approach Joel Canning, Health and Wellness Co-ordinator Perth, November 2011

  2. Outline Introduction to Chevron Australia Why the Workplace? Research Chevron’s Program Goals for Life Initiative Future Ideas Challenges Best Practice in Workplace Health & Wellness

  3. Chevron Australia Overview Browse Joint Venture Fields North West Shelf Venture Fields Browse LNG Development Greater Gorgon Area Gas Fields Wheatstone Exmouth West Acreage Iago North West Shelf Project Exploration and Appraisal Program Gorgon Project Clio / Acme Karratha Barrow Island WA Oil Operations Thevenard Island Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline Onslow Wheatstone Project Ashburton North Chevron Operated Non-Operated 3

  4. Why the Workplace? • Time spent at work • Majority of people work • Policies • Supportive environment • Access to services • Return on investment (ROI)

  5. Research • The latest productivity research indicates that individuals with multiple risk factors are absent more, injured more, and return to work more slowly than individuals with fewer risk factors • WELCOA lit review of 400 Wellness programs: Only 2 failed to have a positive ROI

  6. Health & Wellness at Chevron The beginnings… Wellness and Work/Life Balance Committee formed in 2005 Health & Wellness Co-ordinator contracted in 2006 Scope includes both field and Perth based employees and contractors Health & Wellness Co-ordinator employed in 2009 Term based calendar

  7. Policies Compressed working week (9 day fortnight) RSIP team Workpace breaks Healthy Catering Policy Free Gym membership Access to bike lockers Wellness Committee Annual Calendar of Events Work/life Balance

  8. Calendar of Events An annual calendar is produced each year utilising employee feedback and results from certain initiatives Each quarter has a range of activities, community events and presentations Annual calendar is launched using massage therapists Online registration for events, activities & presentations using ‘Event Manager’ Online calendar assists in remaining current, up to date and the ability to add/remove initiatives as needed

  9. Sample calendar - 2012 Events Nissan Corporate Triathlon Weetbix Kids TRY-athlon Freeway Bike Hike HBF Run for a Reason City to Surf Santos Great Bike Ride Foxtel Lap Relay for Life Bank of Queensland Corporate Challenge Movember

  10. Sample calendar - 2012 Initiatives Yoga Meditation/Relaxation Organised Weekend Bike Rides Men’s Health Pitstop MBF Health Lounge Weight Watchers at Work Fitbreak Master Classes Goals for Life Program Blood Donations Cyclosportif Flu Vacs Healthy Heart Checks Skin Checks Lunch and Learns 10K-a-Day

  11. Goals for Life I0 week Goal Setting Program Individual Consultations with: Dietitian – 24hr recall and advice (Wk 1 and Wk 5) Wellness Coach – goal setting (Wk 1 and Wk 5) Exercise Physiologist – appraisal and individualised program Full metrics pre and post program Group Fitness Sessions four times a week Weekly motivational emails Wrap up session with prizes for those achieving goals

  12. Goals for Life Program – 2011 results 100 expressed interest in the program 40 invited into the program from Healthy Heart results 100 participants Results: 100% had an improvement in at least one parameter 83% had an improvement in Blood Pressure 68% of participants lost weight 63% of participants improved flexibility 65% of people had a reduction in body fat 48% improved BMI 68% had improvements in Cardiovascular fitness Top performer: ↓ BP by 9%, ↓ RHR 27%, ↓ Weight 5%, ↓ BF 2.7%, ↑ Fitness 53% 13

  13. Some ideas for the future… • 36hr working week • Incentives • In-depth evaluation of program • Increased emphasis on mental health • Siestas / power naps

  14. Challenges? • Getting the inactive – active! • Room availability • Catering Policy – food is quite personal • Different locations • Workforce growth • Contractors vs Employees • Communicating program • Evaluation of program - absenteeism etc

  15. Qualities inherent for Best Practice Active Support & Participation by Senior Leadership Workplace Health as a Shared Responsibility Engagement of Key Stakeholders Supportive Environment Participatory Planning & Design Targeted Workplace Health Interventions Standards and Accreditation High levels of Program Engagement Innovative Marketing & Communication Evaluation and Monitoring Commitment to Ethical Business Practices

  16. The function of protecting and developing health must rank even above that of restoring it when it is impaired. —Hippocrates

  17. Discussion/Questions

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