Towards a healthier Malaysia

REGISTRATION is open for organisations of various sizes and across all industries, to be part of “Malaysia’s Healthiest Workplace 2018 by AIA Vitality”. The annual survey, in its second year, analyses information gleaned from the report and aims to help employers identify effective interventions and remodel work spaces to benefit all.

“The response towards the survey in 2017 has been very encouraging and we know that the health and wellbeing of employees will continue to be a crucial topic in Malaysia as we look towards increasing workforce productivity and well-being. Our inaugural survey in 2017 discovered that Malaysia experiences a high loss of productivity, as the average annual cost of health-related absenteeism and presenteeism (referring to being unwell yet at work) is approximately RM2.7 million per organisation,” shared AIA Berhad CEO Anusha Thavarajah.

The survey is free to enter and open to companies with a minimum of 20 employees. Registration is open until May 31.

At year end, the survey will identify and award Malaysia’s Healthiest Employer, Healthiest Employees and Healthiest Workplace across three organisation sizes – small (20-249 employees); medium (250 to 999 employees); and large (over 1,000 employees). This year, a new award category “Malaysia’s Most Improved Workplace” will assess companies who participated last year who are also taking mathematics and stand a chance to win great prizes,” said School of Pre-University head Dr Loo Ai Yin.

For students curious about human minds and behaviours, the School of Psychology presents “Your Brilliant Mind, Let it Shine!” The workshop welcomes secondary students, their friends and family who wish to explore the study of psychology. From 8.30am to 4pm, interactive activities which incorporate psychology concepts for a fun learning part in the 2018 survey.

Participating employers will each receive an “Organisational Assessment Report” revealing “findings” from both employer and employee responses. Each participating employee will also be given a comprehensive overview on their health and well-being (lifestyle, clinical indicators, mental health, stress, etc) along with a personal report detailing their AIA Vitality Age.

“It is our goal that we (AIA) continue to equip employers with the best insights and strategies to help improve business productivity while also improving well-being in the workplace and helping employees in Malaysia live healthier, longer and lead better lives,” Anusha said.

Register now to participate at www. healthiestworkplace.aia.com experience will be carried out. Apart from the above, talks by industry experts representing corporations and organisations will be on-going. Expect to learn from Gleneagles Medical Centre Penang consultant child developmental psychologist Sherine; HELP University forensic psychology lecturer Dr Prihadi Kususanto; and 2-way Centre Penang special educator Silviana Bonadei. For more information, visit Disted College Facebook page.