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Singapore National Employers Federation RESPONSIBLE EMPLOYERS, SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
Workplace Health Programme
Singapore National Employers Federation RESPONSIBLE EMPLOYERS, SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
• To raise awareness of WHP through various outreach and engagement
platforms.
• To encourage the establishment and implementation of WHPP.
• To forge strong collaboration among government agencies, trade unions,
associations and WHP service providers in working towards shaping a
healthier workforce.
Role of SNEF Workplace Health Team
Singapore National Employers Federation RESPONSIBLE EMPLOYERS, SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
What We Do? • Provide advice, resources and information services to workplaces to
implement a WHPP.
• Evaluate progress of company’s existing WHP programme and propose
recommendations to achieve their WHP goals.
• Provide WHP training courses, talks, workshops and educational seminars.
• Provide extensive network of partnering agencies and service providers to
keep abreast of the latest workplace health trends, guidelines and
incentives schemes.
Singapore National Employers Federation RESPONSIBLE EMPLOYERS, SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
Workplace Health Resources
Singapore National Employers Federation RESPONSIBLE EMPLOYERS, SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
WHP Resources Cont.
• The WHP Grant helps companies to start or expand/ sustain their workplace health promotion
programmes
– WHP Grant
– WHP Grant for SMEs
• To encourage companies to focus their WHP programmes on national priority conditions
Obesity
Smoking
Chronic Diseases (Diabetes, Cholesterol & Hypertension)
Mental Wellbeing
• More funding allocated to targeted intervention programmes and mental health programmes
• Revisions will take effect 1 April 2012
Singapore National Employers Federation RESPONSIBLE EMPLOYERS, SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
WHP Grant WHP Grant (SMEs)
Company
Criteria
• Registered in Singapore
• Min 5 paid employees
• Registered in Singapore
• Min 5 paid employees
• At least 30% local shareholding
• Not more than 200 employees
Max Grant
Quantum
$15,000 $10,000 (Workforce 5-20)
$15,000 (Workforce 21-200)
Co-funding Ratio* 50:50 80:20
Singapore National Employers Federation RESPONSIBLE EMPLOYERS, SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
Option 1 (Eligible to newcomer and all Singapore HEALTH Award recipients)
WHP Grant Component Co-funding ratio HPB Grant Quantum Company
General Health 50:50 $5,000 $5,000
Targeted Interventions No co-funding $5,000 $0
Mental Health No co-funding $5,000 $0
Total $15,000 $5,000
Option 2 (Eligible to newcomer and SHA (Bronze) recipients)
WHP Grant Component Co-funding ratio HPB Grant Quantum Company
General Health 50:50 $10,000 $10,000
Mental Health No co-funding $5,000 $0
Total $15,000 $10,000
Non-SME
Singapore National Employers Federation RESPONSIBLE EMPLOYERS, SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
Option 1 (Eligible to newcomer and all Singapore HEALTH Award recipients)
WHP Grant Component Co-funding ratio HPB Grant Quantum Company
General Health 80:20 $5,000 $1,250
Targeted Interventions No co-funding $5,000 $0
Mental Health No co-funding $5,000 $0
Total $15,000 $1,250
Option 2 (Eligible to newcomer and SHA (Bronze) recipients)
WHP Grant Component Co-funding ratio HPB Grant Quantum Company
General Health 80:20 $10,000 $2,500
Mental Health No co-funding $5,000 $0
Total $15,000 $2,500
SME with workforce of 21 - 200
Singapore National Employers Federation RESPONSIBLE EMPLOYERS, SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
Option 1 (Eligible to newcomer and all Singapore HEALTH Award recipients)
WHP Grant Component Co-funding ratio HPB Grant Quantum Company
General Health 80:20 $2,500 $625
Targeted Interventions No co-funding $2,500 $0
Mental Health No co-funding $5,000 $0
Total $10,000 $625
Option 2 (Eligible to newcomer and SHA (Bronze) recipients)
WHP Grant Component Co-funding ratio HPB Grant Quantum Company
General Health 80:20 $5,000 $1,250
Mental Health No co-funding $5,000 $0
Total $10,000 $1,250
SME with workforce of 5 - 20
Singapore National Employers Federation RESPONSIBLE EMPLOYERS, SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
What does the grant cover?
1. Consultancy Services (Up to 20%)
2. Health Needs Assessment & Evaluation (Up to100%)
3. WHP Interventions (Up to 100%)
4. WHP Training (Up to 100%)
5. Physical Activities (Up to 50%)
6. Health & Fitness Equipment (Up to 10%)
WHP Resources Cont.
Singapore National Employers Federation RESPONSIBLE EMPLOYERS, SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
• Maximum quantum of
$5,000 increase (max total
to $20,000)
• Co-funding basis
Extension of WHP- Women’s Health Grant
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Women’s Health Component Funded by Grant
Women’s Cancer Screening
Recommended that at least 50% of total
approved Grant be used for the following
screening tests:
Mammogram for breast cancer screening (for
women aged 50 years and above)
Pap Smear for cervical cancer screening (for
women aged 25 years and above)
Only for Singaporeans and PRs
Extension of WHP-
Women’s Health Grant
Singapore National Employers Federation RESPONSIBLE EMPLOYERS, SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
Women’s Health Component Funded by Grant
Education & Empowerment HPB approved talks on women’s health and
wellbeing.
These includes sought after topics such as
parenting and health tips for the family, women’s
cancer screening, osteoporosis, sexual and
reproductive health, mental wellbeing
Min. 10 participants for each talk
Extension of WHP-
Women’s Health Grant
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2. Recognition
• Singapore HEALTH Award
• Bi-ennial Award
• Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum
• Health Leader, Health Promoter
• Sub-Category (Nutrition, Fitness, Smoke-Free, Mental Wellbeing)
3. Capacity Building, Networking and Peer Support
• WHP free briefing, forum, workshop & conference
• WHP & training for facilitators’
WHP Resources Cont.
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4. Infrastructure & Support
• Workplace Health Portal (www.hpb.gov.sg/healthatwork)
• Directory of health and sports service providers
/ WHP consultants / Health & Sports activities
• E-newsletter – SNEF WHP Newsletter
HPB Workplace Health Digest
• Toolkits, guidelines etc
• Health Information Centre and Library http://www.hpb.gov.sg/hic/
WHP Resources Cont.
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WHP Resources Cont.
Contact us for more information: 6827 6953 / 932 or [email protected]
Workplace Infectious Disease Education Programme
1) FREE one hour talk – covering the signs and symptoms of HIV, TB and
Influenza and the approach to managing them.
2) FREE Interactive Exhibits – where companies can house these at their
premise for one week.
3) FREE Resources – such as pamphlets and brochures
4) Mobile Testing Van – anonymous testing van be parked in your company
premise for 3 to 5 hours
5) Flu Vaccination – to be carried out in your company premise at $18 per
employee
Singapore National Employers Federation RESPONSIBLE EMPLOYERS, SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
6. Flu Buster Kit
To encourage personal hygiene and initiate a healthy culture in workplaces
• Minimum employment size of 100
• Evaluation after 6 months
Kit comprises
• Hand sanitizers
• Wet wipes
• Face masks
WHP Resources Cont.
Singapore National Employers Federation RESPONSIBLE EMPLOYERS, SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
WHP Resources Cont. 7. Workplace Infectious Diseases Education Programme
Comprises information and guidelines on Influenza / Tuberculosis / HIV&AIDS
Singapore National Employers Federation RESPONSIBLE EMPLOYERS, SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
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