Starlinger intern, 2024/01 - Issue 36

NEWS FROM THE “FIT & X’SUND WEISSENBACH” PROJECT

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Name of the project phases Status

Description

Preliminary project Completed

• March to May 2023: Conceptualisation of the project in coordination with the management • April to May 2023: Formation of the project team (operational implementation) and the steering group (decision-making body, incl. management and works councils) • June 2023: Project kick-off with managers • September 2023: Project kick-off for the employees in Weissenbach • September to October 2023: 1 st survey of employees to determine the status quo regarding “Health and well-being at work” é More details in this article • February 2024: Signing of the BGF Charter as renewed confirmation of commitment of management • February to March 2024: Development of solutions and suggestions for improvement in small groups (= health working groups) é More details in this article • Since May 2024: Planning of measures (= catalogue of measures) and coordination with management • Since February 2024: Implementation of minor measures (Biodot ® Biofeedback stickers and fruit baskets) é More details in this article • From summer 2024: Implementation of major measures (launch planned for after the company holiday)

Diagnosis

Completed

The BGF Charter of the Austrian Network for

the Planning

In progress

Workplace Health Promotion (ÖNBGF) is a declaration of intent to align workplace health promotion with the basic quality criteria of the ÖNBGF.

Implementation In progress

• Following the implementation of measures: 2 nd survey of employees to assess

Evaluation

Start planned for end of 2024

progress regarding “Health and well-being at work” • Comprehensive project report (= health report) planned

Establishment

Start planned for end of 2024

• Final documentation

• Transition to a permanent process • Application for the BGF Seal of Approval

DETAILS OF THE FIRST EMPLOYEE SURVEY

•Job satisfaction: 80 % are (very) satisfied with their work overall (see Figure 3), with “nature and content of my work” and “job security” being the positive frontrunners (83 % each). On the other hand, for example, a need for improvement is seen in “information and communication” (32 %). • Teleworking: Viewed positively overall, but there is a desire for changes (e.g. greater flexibility in arrangements). •Additional questions: 59 % would recommend Starlinger as an employer to their friends. 56 % can identify with Starlinger’s values. •Burdens & resources: There were some major differences in how these two aspects were perceived based on department, age and gender. It is beneficial to be able to draw on resources (e.g. support from colleagues) in order to cope successfully with the stresses and strains of everyday working life (e.g. deadline stress). More attention was paid to achieving this balance in the next stage of the project, the health working groups. •Opportunity to share opinions: There was an opportunity to make written comments at two points in the survey. On the one hand, there was criticism of the fact that hardly anything has been organised on the subject of health to date. On the other hand, employees think the project is good and are hoping to see health-promoting and workplace-improving measures.

The first survey of all employees in Weissenbach and surroundings was launched as part of the kick-off event of our "Fit & Healthy Weissenbach" project in September 2023. The participants had around two weeks to share their views on health and well-being at work both online and in traditional ways (but always anonymously!). The surveys were evaluated by the external Institute for Health Promotion and Prevention. An overview of the results is provided below: • Participation: We are delighted with the response rate of just under 57 % (370 people), which was spread evenly across the various age groups and genders. •Health and ability to work: The general state of one’s own health (see Figure 1) and ability to work were rated positively across the board (70 % and 83 % respectively gave themselves at least 7 out of 10 points). Nevertheless, various physical and psychological complaints were mentioned, such as back and lower back pain (58 %) and sleep disorders (32 %). •Lifestyle factors: A large proportion of respondents are mindful of issues such as diet (see Figure 2), exercise, tobacco and alcohol consumption in their everyday lives. There is a desire for more detailed information on healthy eating (67 %) and for more exercise in everyday life (75 %).

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