About this session
A coordinated heart-health program for employees, managers and workplace leaders.
It moves from everyday heart health for employees, to supporting colleagues with a heart condition, to recognizing a possible cardiac emergency, to building an organization-wide plan.
Each module can stand alone, but together they create a complete workplace approach. An optional confidential screening and advice clinic can be added.
What your people take away
- Build practical heart-health understanding across the workforce
- Give managers clear roles, boundaries and next steps
- Recognize a possible cardiac emergency and act quickly
- Plan heart-health action across the organization
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What each length covers
30 minutes
30 Minutes — Key Points: Employee heart-health foundationsA focused 30-minute session on the essentials of Employee heart-health foundations: how the heart works, everyday prevention and where to get help.
- How the heart works
- Everyday prevention
- Where to get help
Covers Employee heart-health foundations, in brief.
60 minutes
60 Minutes — Employee heart-health foundationsParticipants learn everyday heart health and the common risk factors.
- Employee heart-health foundations
- Live Q&A
Covers 1 of 4 parts: Employee heart-health foundations.
90 minutes
90 Minutes — Supporting an employee with a heart conditionBuilds on the 60-minute session. Participants also learn how managers can support someone with a heart condition, with clear boundaries.
- Employee heart-health foundations
- Supporting an employee with a heart condition
- Live Q&A
Covers 2 of 4 parts: Employee heart-health foundations and Supporting an employee with a heart condition.
3 hours
3 Hours — Recognizing a possible cardiac emergencyBuilds on the 90-minute session. Participants also learn to recognize a possible cardiac emergency and the immediate actions to take.
- Employee heart-health foundations
- Supporting an employee with a heart condition
- Recognizing a possible cardiac emergency
- Live Q&A
Covers 3 of 4 parts: Employee heart-health foundations, Supporting an employee with a heart condition and Recognizing a possible cardiac emergency.
Full day
Full Day — The Complete Heart-Healthy Workplace ProgramAll four modules in depth, with more time for manager practice and strategic planning, and the option of a screening clinic day.
- Employee heart-health foundations
- Supporting an employee with a heart condition
- Recognizing a possible cardiac emergency
- Organizational heart-health strategy
- Live Q&A
Covers all 4 parts.
What’s covered
Employee heart-health foundations
Every length- How the heart worksEmployees learn how the heart and circulation work and the common risk factors.
- Everyday preventionThe session covers movement, food, sleep, stress, smoking, alcohol and working routines.
- Where to get helpParticipants learn when and where to seek professional advice.
Supporting an employee with a heart condition
90 minutes and longer- Respond with confidenceManagers learn how to respond when someone discloses a heart condition or returns after treatment.
- Privacy and boundariesThe session covers communication, privacy and reasonable workplace conversations.
- Who to involveManagers learn when to involve HR, occupational health or emergency services.
Recognizing a possible cardiac emergency
3 hours and longer- Warning signsParticipants learn possible warning signs and why calling emergency services quickly matters.
- Immediate actionsThe group reviews local emergency procedures and AED awareness.
- LimitsThe session is clear about the limits of informal help.
Organizational heart-health strategy
Full day only- Review current supportHR, wellbeing, facilities and leaders review education, policies and manager readiness.
- Emergency and benefitsThe group looks at emergency procedures, benefits and access to services.
- Optional screening clinicA confidential, appointment-based screening and advice clinic can be added on a campaign day.
Tools and materials
- Manager support guide
- Emergency response quick reference
- Organizational review checklist
Who it’s for
- Employees, managers and workplace leaders
- HR, wellbeing, benefits and facilities teams
- Organizations planning a heart-health strategy
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Heart-Healthy Workplace Program
How long is Heart-Healthy Workplace Program?
Heart-Healthy Workplace Program runs as 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 3 hours or full day. You choose the length when you book. A 30-minute session covers the essentials of Employee heart-health foundations: how the heart works, everyday prevention and where to get help. A 60-minute session covers Employee heart-health foundations in full, with a live Q&A. A 90-minute session adds Supporting an employee with a heart condition. A 3-hour session adds Recognizing a possible cardiac emergency. A full-day session adds Organizational heart-health strategy.
Can Heart-Healthy Workplace Program be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Heart-Healthy Workplace Program?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Heart-Healthy Workplace Program to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.