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The MAPPS II Surveys are now live!

Maria Dolores Sole — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:03:00 GMT

This year, the World Obesity Federation launched the Management & Advocacy for Providers, Patients and Systems (MAPPS II) project to better understand how systems worldwide support obesity care and prevention, and the social, political and commercial factors that shape these efforts.

They are now inviting responses to three live surveys, available in multiple languages, to gather insights from:

Your input will help shape future advocacy efforts and policy change by building the evidence base on obesity in different contexts and health systems. Take part now, and help spread the word!

Upcoming Webinar: Sleep, Shift Work, and Health – Finding the Balance for World Sleep Day

Maria Dolores Sole — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:38:00 GMT

In commemoration of World Sleep Day, a global panel of experts will convene on March 13, 2026, for a specialized webinar titled "Sleep, Shift Work and Health: what is needed for the balance?". The event aims to address the critical challenges faced by workers in non-traditional schedules and explore scientific solutions to improve their well-being and performance.

Expert Insights on Circadian Health and Work Schedules

The webinar will feature three distinguished speakers sharing the latest research and practical interventions in the field:

PhD Philip Cheng (Sleep Disorders and Research Center at Henry Ford Health, USA) will present on "Precision Circadian Medicine for Night Shift Workers," highlighting tailored medical approaches for those working against their internal biological clocks.
PhD Imelda Wong (Chair of the ICOH Scientific Committee on Shiftwork and Working Time) will discuss "Adapting shift work schedules to improve sleep and sleepiness," sharing vital findings from a recent Cochrane Review.
PhD Rachael Muck (Sleep and Performance Research Center, Washington State University, USA) will explore the nuances of "Interindividual differences in sleep, performance, and pharmacological interventions," looking beyond the "average" worker to understand why different people respond differently to shift work.

This event is a collaborative effort co-organized by the ICOH Scientific Committee on Shiftwork and Working Time, the Working Time Society, and the ICOH National Secretary of Perú.

You may connect using the following link https://lnkd.in/eB4WJRkT

Interested participants are encouraged to register via the following link: https://forms.gle/PkhuTzS4z2LwD6fg9.

Celebrating Excellence: The World Obesity Day Europe 2025 Awards

Maria Dolores Sole — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT

The annual World Obesity Day Europe Awards celebrate outstanding initiatives and activities that drive awareness and action across the continent. Presented by the European Coalition for People Living with Obesity (ECPO) and the European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO), these awards recognize the vital work of European organizations ahead of World Obesity Day on March 4.

As a member of the SHIFT2HEALTH project Consortium, the European Network for Workplace Health Promotion (ENWHP) proudly congratulates OBEClust (The European Cluster of Obesity Research Projects) on receiving the EASO Award for Best Collaborative Project.

OBEClust is a pan-European multidisciplinary network of obesity experts linked to nine EU-funded projects —including the SHIFT2HEALTH project. By integrating multidisciplinary research OBEClust fosters the development of evidence-based strategies and products to support healthy eating patterns across Europe.

We extend our congratulations to all 2025 winners for their unwavering commitment to improving health outcomes and reducing the stigma surrounding obesity.

Further information on the awards, with photos and videos of the award winners, as well as details and entry forms for the 2026 awards, can be found on the World Obesity Day Europe website: https://woday.eu/wod-europe-awards/

Skin Cancer Prevention for Outdoor Workers: For healthy work. Against skin cancer.

Maria Dolores Sole — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 17:38:00 GMT

Centrum Werk Gezondheid is part of the Steering Committee on Skin Cancer Care Netherlands. One of the committee’s key focus areas is skin cancer prevention among outdoor workers.

The committee calls on social partners to join us and the National Skin Foundation (Nationaal Huidfonds) in developing a national programme for sun-safe outdoor working. Such a program might consist of:

Structural education and behavioral interventions

Accessible sun protection equipment in workplaces

Green shade facilities in public and workplace areas

Integrating sun safety into occupational health and safety and climate adaptation policies

Read the full statement here: Plea for a National Programme on Sun-Safe Outdoor Work

Identifying Late Effects of Cancer (and its Treatments) with Potential Impact on Work

Maria Dolores Sole — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 17:21:00 GMT

Many people continue to experience complaints long after cancer treatment. It is important to remain alert to these late effects, including in the workplace, as they can have a significant impact on someone’s ability to work.

This summary (in Dutch) highlights the most important “red flags” that may indicate possible late effects of cancer (treatment) with consequences for work. [Link to PDF]

The red flags are drawn from the guideline Late Effects of Cancer (Treatment) and Work , which provides insights and recommendations for occupational experts (arbeidsdeskundigen). This guideline was developed by Centrum Werk Gezondheid in collaboration with the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences and the Dutch Federation of Cancer Patient Organisations (NFK), commissioned by the Occupational Experts Knowledge Centre (AKC).

For more information about the research and the practical guideline with tips – including where to find further resources – visit: Handreiking Late gevolgen van kanker(behandelingen) en werk

C2M Project Webinar Series Now Available Online – Free Access to Expert Insights on Sedentarism and Remote Work

Maria Dolores Sole — Tue, 27 May 2025 16:43:15 GMT

The C2M Project is pleased to announce that its webinar series on sedentarism among home-based workers is now available online. As remote work continues to reshape our professional lives, this series explores the health impacts of sedentary behavior and offers practical strategies for promoting movement and well-being during the workday. Originally presented as live sessions, these webinars are now freely accessible to anyone interested in improving health outcomes in remote and hybrid work environments.

You’ll Learn: How sedentarism affects physical and mental health, Strategies to integrate movement into the remote workday, Insights from researchers, health professionals, and project partners, Policy and workplace recommendations from the C2M initiative.

Watch the Webinars On-Demand:
Whether you're a remote worker, employer, health professional, or policymaker, this series provides valuable, research-based guidance for building healthier work-from-home practices.

C2M Final note: Lessons learned

Maria Dolores Sole — Fri, 16 May 2025 18:06:00 GMT

Workers spend more time seated and for longer periods of time when working from home than those working in the office

The European research project Click2Move, led by UVic-UCC, shows the importance of breaking up long periods of time spent seated during working hours with strategies to promote physical exercise and health
The research, which was carried out with 163 workers in four European countries, was based on the co-creation and use of wristband devices and a mobile application
The company Anthesis, based in Manlleu (Osona), was Spain's participant in the project

See the last communication note

Click2Move at the 10th International Society for Physical Activity and Health (ISPAH)

Maria Dolores Sole — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:15:00 GMT

Results from the C2M project were presented by Prof. Anna Puig-Ribera, Dr. Judit Bort-Roig and the PhD Iris Parés-Salomón from the University of Vic-Central University of Catalonia, at the 10th International Society for Physical Activity and Health (ISPAH) Congress in Paris, France.

They presented two posters on the results of the focus groups with the experts who participated in the Delphi study and the evaluation protocol of the Click2Move intervention. The results of the feasibility study of the Click2Move intervention for testing and refining it were presented in an oral presentation.

ENWHP is one of the partners involved as Technological University of Shannon (Ireland), Zavod Apga (Slovenia), Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu (the Netherlands) and the Rete europea per la prevenzione della salute nei luoghi di lavoro (ENWHP) (Italy).

More information about the project in C2M project website.

ENWHP Newsletter-Summer 2024

Maria Dolores Sole — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:56:00 GMT

Summer ENWHP Newsletter NOW AVAILABLE. It contains the latest news about the network and the work we are involved in. This includes exciting news about four ENWHP developments that taken together represent significant improvement in our service offer.

Do you work shifts? Then contribute your experience to help us research the health effects of shift work!

Maria Dolores Sole — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 10:56:00 GMT

As you may already know, shift work can impact health extensively. Scientific how that shift workers face a higher risk of obesity, probably due to eating irregularly. We want to understand this effect better and make a difference for shift workers. This is what the SHIFT2HEALTH EU project is all about.

Across Europe, the SHIFT2HEALTH team is investigating the mechanisms driving overweight and obesity among shift workers. With this research, we aim to get a better understanding of the role of unhealthy eating habits. The next step: exploring innovative strategies for promoting healthier choices and finding solutions that make shift work safer for your health.

We can’t do this alone - WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Below, you find a survey. Please complete the survey and also share it with your shift working colleagues. By taking just 15 minutes to fill in your answers, you contribute significantly to our research.

The survey is available in 9 different languages, making it accessible to everyone. Choose the language that best suits you. Spread the word, share the link with your network and together we can make the shift!

Join us in shaping a healthier future for shift workers, by completing (or sharing) the 15-min survey via the following link: https://redcap.univie.ac.at/surveys/?s=C49CJ39HDNA4JC47

Click2Move in the European Researchers' Night

Maria Dolores Sole — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 15:07:00 GMT

The European Researchers' Night is a Europe-wide public event, which displays the diversity of science and its impact on citizens' daily lives. This event aims to bring research and researchers closer to the public; promote excellent research projects across Europe and beyond; increase the interest of young people in science and research careers; and showcase

Click2Move participated in the European Researchers' Night 2023 that took place on Friday 29 September 2023, by presenting an informative video about the goal of the project and how it works. The video is shared on the European Researchers' Night YouTube channel.

We invite you to watch it.

Save the date!

Maria Dolores Sole — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 17:22:00 GMT

EU closing event of the Erasmus+ program "Municipal Urban Cleaners on health and safety for better quality of life and wellbeing” will take place on Friday September 29th in Athens, Greece and will be also available online.

The Symposium will highlight the importance and necessity of multicomponent and integrated approaches for supporting the health and safety of employees during Public Health emergencies, as well as effective ways to promote the generation of behaviours, attitudes, and skills towards this perspective. It’s aimed to host policy makers, Municipalities, occupational physicians, adult trainers, employee representatives, academic institutions, and other relevant bodies across Europe. It will be an excellent opportunity to exchange views and share the knowledge that project partners have gained in this field, including the training tools they developed for the employees and now available for further exploitation in other European countries under specific guidance that will also be presented.

Further information on registration will be posted shortly here!

In Memoriam Horst Kloppenburg *17th November 1943 †15th August 2023

Maria Dolores Sole — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 08:57:00 GMT

Horst Kloppenburg died on the 15^th of August 2023 in his home city of Essen.

He was principal administrator in the European Commission (until 2014 known as the Directorate-General for Health and Consumers (DG SANCO), and responsible and active in the field of health promotion. Health promotion and disease prevention are included within the public health strategies of the EU to improve the health status of populations or relevant sub-groups.

There have been many European policies in this field. Horst’s strength was to see that European policies can only successfully implemented by the creation of stable networks in which members can learn from and support each other. In his professional career he pushed forward the establishment of a number of Europe-wide networks. One of his children was the establishment of the European Network for Workplace Health Promotion in 1996.

WHP aims to introduce the ‘healthy organisation’ as an important priority on the agenda of all relevant stakeholders from the workplace and beyond. With Horst Kloppenburg we have lost a person who was an active driver in the field of health promotion!

This Photo shows him with the European members of the ENWHP and of WHO after the foundation in 1996. All members of the board of ENWHP mourn the passing of Horst Kloppenburg and are grateful for the boost and support that he gave to the health of workers throughout the EU.

Working for Mental Wellbeing

Maria Dolores Sole — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 12:04:00 GMT

Working for Mental Wellbeing is a free hybrid event organised by ENWHP and hosted by INSST (Instituto Nacional de Seguridad y Salud en el Trabajo) in Barcelona.

Its main purpose is to reflect on best practice in relation to Workplace Mental Health Promotion and to discuss the work in this area in which ENWHP is currently involved. A key output will be to develop a ‘Barcelona Declaration on Mental Health and Wellbeing at Work,’ to which governmental bodies, business organisations, social partners and employers will be asked to commit.

The event will also provide an opportunity to help shape ENWHP going forward.

Flyer available.

If you would like to attend in person (a limited number of places are available), please email info@enwhp.net

Online registration is open Here

Factors for reducing sedentary behaviours among home-office workers

Maria Dolores Sole — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 10:46:00 GMT

Now available the results of the cross-cultural needs analysis on factors reducing sedentary behaviours among home-office workers from employees and employers perspectives.

Click here for more information.

Research Fellow in The Health & Occupation Research Network (THOR)

Maria Dolores Sole — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 06:27:00 GMT

The University of Manchester is seeking a research fellow for The Health & Occupation Research Network (THOR) working closely with the academic and support staff, participating physicians and the funding bodies.

The Health & Occupation Research network (THOR) operates from the COEH at the University of Manchester to collect data on occupational disease in the UK and Ireland. This project, funded by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Health and Safety Authority in Ireland, relies on more than 1000 specialists and occupational physicians who voluntarily report cases of occupational and work-related ill health.

Inclusion of safe and healthy environment in the ILO's framework of fundamental principles and rights at work

Maria Dolores Sole — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 08:18:00 GMT

The International Labour Organization Conference #ILC2022 has formally approved the resolution on the inclusion of a safe and healthy working environment in the ILO’s framework of fundamental principles and rights at work. Conventions Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (No. 155) and the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 2006 (No. 187) will be considered as fundamental Conventions. Carmen Bueno @cbuenop has elaborated an information note in Spanish.

10th Healthy Workplace awards applications

Maria Dolores Sole — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 07:01:00 GMT

The Global Centre for Healthy Workplaces opens the 10th healthy workplace awards applications.

Applications are open to ALL employer organisations (for profit and not-for-profit, local and international) in one of three categories:

+ Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs): with less than 500 employees who run exemplary programs.

+ Large Enterprises: with more than 500 employees who run exemplary programs at one local worksite.

+ Multi-national Enterprises: employers with employees in different countries who run exemplary programs across multiple worksite locations and countries.

WHO new FACTSHEET - The vicious cycle of tobacco use and mental illness – a double burden on health

Maria Dolores Sole — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 12:59:00 GMT

A new factsheet launched by WHO examines the intricate connections between tobacco use and mental illness. The factsheet stresses the urgent need to address these connections: 2 in 3 people with severe mental health conditions are current smokers, which has an enormous impact on health. Reducing smoking among people with mental illness is identified as the single most effective action for reducing the gap in life expectancy.

A double burden on health

The factsheet identifies a feedback loop between mental ill health and tobacco use. Mental illness makes people twice as likely to use tobacco and, at the same time, tobacco makes people more vulnerable to mental health concerns.

The relationship between tobacco usage and mental health is complex and eye-opening. Some figures released in the factsheet are shocking – people with severe mental health conditions die on average 15–20 years prematurely, with tobacco cited as one of the main causes of death.

The impact of tobacco use is not limited to mortality rates, but also affects quality of life and attempts to cope with poor mental health. For example, tobacco reduces the effectiveness of certain medications for mental health. Conversely, quitting tobacco can allow people on certain antipsychotic medications to reduce the dosage by up to 25%.

Taking a myth-busting approach, the factsheet is packed with striking statistics drawn from up-to-date research. It foregrounds how essential it is for public health systems to support people with mental illness to quit tobacco. In addition to benefitting physical health, cessation can lead to numerous improvements in mental health, such as reduced levels of depression, anxiety and stress; enhanced mood; and even improved symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

EU Parliament tender procedure

Maria Dolores Sole — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 09:36:00 GMT

The European Parliament (EP) seeks currently to contract consulting services in order to support the European Parliament's Prevention and Well-Being at Work Unit in managing the occupational risks faced by staff of the EP (TED ref.: 2022/S 015-031143).

For detailed information, please follow the link towards the tender documents. Questions will be dealt with through the same e-tendering platform.