Background
The Healthy Workplace Framework was launched in 2021 and outlines the government’s strategy to enhance the health and wellbeing of Ireland’s workers. The Framework sets the strategic direction for workplace policies and programmes to enhance the health of workers.
Healthy Ireland is now embarking on the implementation of the Healthy Workplace Framework. The first Healthy Ireland – Healthy Workplaces Programme, is a 12-18 month-long programme of activity that supports Irish workplaces to get started on their wellbeing journey, implement targeted strategies, and achieve the status of a Healthy Ireland, Healthy Workplace.
Following an open call for applications and a thorough evaluation process, 40 Irish workplaces have been selected to partake in the first iteration of the programme, commencing in January of 2025.
Please note – applications for the 2025-2026 programme have now closed.
Participation in the Healthy Ireland – Healthy Workplaces Programme is free of charge and includes the following benefits:
Sector-Specific Training
To help you get started on your workplace wellbeing journey, navigate the challenges of your specific industry and achieve the Healthy Ireland Healthy Workplace Status
1-1 Expert Consultations
With organisational psychologists, behaviour change experts and workplace wellbeing practitioners
Networking Opportunities
With like-minded individuals from similar workplaces to facilitate knowledge sharing and peer to peer learning
Showcase & Celebrate
Your work and that of your organisation through the Healthy Workplace Awards and Healthy Workplace Status
What’s Involved in the Programme?
Participants will get the opportunity to:
- Attend programme events and networking sessions
- Receive 1-1 consultations with experts in workplace wellbeing to support their implementation of the framework
- Achieve the Healthy Ireland Healthy Workplace Status
- Submit their work for consideration in the Healthy Workplace Programme Awards at the end of the programme
Participants will be expected to:
- Attend a Healthy Workplace Framework training session between January – March 2025.
- Deploy the Healthy Workplace Framework in their workplace
- Achieve the Healthy Ireland Healthy Workplace Status
- Submit their work for consideration in the Healthy Workplace Programme Awards at the end of the programme
How Do I Apply for Future Programmes?
- Please keep an eye on this page for information about future iterations of the Healthy Workplace Programme
