A Quiet Place® Research

South Liverpool Housing

A Quiet Place® Experience

Well Being in the Work Place

A satisfied workforce is an effective workforce

What Is It?

"A Quiet Place® Well Being in the Workplace" is designed to develop initiatives in the private and public sector which support well being in the workplace and the social environment.

It is a holistic programme, tailored to fit the needs of individual companies who wish to promote and support health and well being for their employees.

"A Quiet Place®-Well-Being in the Work Place" is a programme run by A Quiet Place®.

Aims:

  • The development of well-being in the workforce through raising awareness of stress related difficulties.
  • The provision of ongoing support for staff

Objective:

  • To provide layered levels of support for staff.
  • To offer a variety of techniques to support the aims.
  • To offer choices of programmes to staff.
  • It aims to provide on-going support and training for staff within the context of the company.

Early intervention in stress related problems has been shown to be extremely effective in the prevention of symptoms which can lead to staff sickness, and the development of mental problems.

Why was it set up?

The programme was set up because of concern for staff well-being and a wish to maximise the effective and efficient working of the company.

  • 80% of all illness is stress related
  • Stress costs money - according to HMSO £3billion pounds per annum
  • 2% of GNP is lost each year through stress related problems
  • Sensitive and supportive management strategies have proved again and again to save money and human resources
  • A positive and empowered staff, who feel appreciated, are more productive

It was felt to be important to develop a programme to provide effective, non-stigmatising, early interventions, preferably within the work setting.

Such intervention helps people manage the stresses of life better, minimise absences, and ensure that each member of staff feels supported and valued.

The programme is educational allowing and supporting the implementation of a healthy lifestyle.

How does it work?

  • A consultant will visit your premises and look at any unproductive areas to see where A Quiet Place Experience can be developed for your employees.
  • The environment is designed to provide a relaxed and flexible working space with a specialist A Quiet Place® area either inside or outside buildings where people may go to have a breathing space in a busy day.
  • All staff are trained in stress management and well being techniques.
  • A menu of interventions is then offered to staff who wish to take up individual or group work to develop their stress management techniques.
  • Regular maintenance sessions are available to all staff, during which they can choose from a variety of wellbeing treatments such as reflexology, aromatherapy and massage.
  • The referral system is available to those who are experiencing difficulties and would benefit from additional tailored support.

Menu:

  • Consultancy and training.
  • Planning and development of tailor-made packages appropriate to the needs of individual companies.
  • Quality assurance for supervision and monitoring of the implementation of programmes.
  • Awareness raising training days.
  • Environment design for an effective and balanced workplace.
  • Resources: relaxation CD's

Management training:

  1. Recognition of stress, in themselves and in others.
  2. Well-being - a personal journey.
  3. Communication skills.
  4. Management of conflict.
  5. Management of change.
  6. Team building.

General:

  • Water and fresh fruit are available each day to help people choose a more healthy option for refreshments.
  • Staff are supported via regular relaxation sessions and an open invitation to make use of the full range of relaxation CD's available as well as head and shoulder massage from an on-site therapist.

Who can use A Quiet Place Experience?

Everybody - All staff who work within the organisation.

Referral:

Self: is made by individuals who may request a personal health package through their managers.

Company: managers may suggest self referral as part of a programme of support for individuals who are under stress either at work or at home.

Confidentiality:

All interventions are completely confidential and are carried out by qualified and experienced therapists after liaison with the individual.

Who will staff it?

  • All therapists are fully trained, qualified, insured and professionally registered.
  • There is an on-going programme of training, support and supervision for all therapists.
  • Evaluation of strategies is through individual feedback.

Fulfil your legal obligations in Health and Safety for stress in the workplace, by improving your:

  • Staff well being
  • Job satisfaction
  • Retention
  • Absentee and sickness rates
  • Efficiency
  • Effectiveness