Cocreating a health-promoting workplace

J Occup Environ Med. 2010 Dec;52(12):1269-72. doi: 10.1097/JOM.0b013e3181f2e0a3.

Abstract

Objective: Managing well-being at work has so far been quite fragmented, and we do not currently have a well-defined holistic method for promoting health and well-being at work. We present a cocreation method, a comprehensive tool to enable organizations to do this.

Methods: The TEDI cocreation method is based on the salutogenic approach to health promotion, positive organizational scholarship, and a solution-based way of acting. The cocreation is founded on participation, commitment, and empowerment.

Results: When piloting this method, well-being at work was seen broadly. Everyone's participation enabled finding the most relevant and possible development actions. This method also made positive aspects of well-being at work visible.

Conclusions: The TEDI cocreation method is a management tool for overseeing the promotion of health and well-being in its entirety, thus achieving productive and sustainable development in the organization.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Decision Making, Organizational
  • Health Promotion / organization & administration*
  • Humans
  • Occupational Health*
  • Organizational Culture
  • Workplace