Case Study: Nestlé UK
As part of Nestlé's mission to be the world's leading nutrition, health
and wellness company, it is committed to helping its employees
lead healthier lives.
After an employee health review, Nestlé developed a wellness
programme, which aims to improve the health and fitness of Nestlé
UK and Ireland's 7,000 employees. The programme has four pillars:
- Nutrition: Nestlé reviewed its catering contracts, set minimum
nutrition guidelines and KPIs and is now offering healthier
choices and providing Guideline Daily Amount information on
food in its staff restaurants.
- Increased Physical Activity: All employees are encouraged to
participate in the Global Corporate Challenge; a unique walking
scheme designed to motivate employees to walk at least 10,000
steps per day (as per the WHO recommendation).
- Mental Resilience: Systems are in place to prevent and manage
mental health difficulties.
- Health Screening: Nestlé provides subsidised health
assessments to its employees.
The programme is delivered through site champions and is regularly
reviewed to ensure it meets employee needs. Progress and next
steps are reported to the board on a monthly basis.
Examples of the scheme's success include increased employee
engagement with the Global Corporate Challenge and evidence that
employees are increasingly opting for healthier choices in the staff
restaurant.
Gold Award Winner of 2009 Community Partnership Awards: Workplace Category
More Information
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Last reviewed: 15 Oct 2009