Committees
National Committee on Wellness in the Workplace
Mandate
To oversee and manage the implementation of the National Workplace Wellness Policy and to monitor the effectiveness of it’s strategies.
Terms of Reference
- To provide the necessary overall coordination and oversight over the Policy’s implementation process.
- To engage in strategic planning and management of the key strategies and initiatives of the Policy.
- To provide guidance and oversight over the various established subcommittees to ensure effective operationalisation and management of the Policy implementation.
- To develop strategic partnerships and collaborations with other high-level entities (locally, regionally and internationally) in order to procure the necessary services, supplies/materials, finances and other forms of resources and support critical to Policy implementation.
- To provide a platform to educate and sensitise on the Policy and wellness issues.
Member organisations / representatives:
Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Third Sector – Minister, Co-chair
Barbados Workers’ Union – General Secretary, Co-chair
Anglican Diocese of Barbados
Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners
Barbados Council for the Disabled
Barbados Employers’ Confederation
Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association
Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados
Human Resources Management Association of Barbados
Ministry of Health and Wellness
Ministry of The Public Service
National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health
National Task Force on Wellness, Ministry of Health and Wellness
Small Business Association of Barbados
The University of the West Indies
Honorary Member – Mr. Orlando ‘Gabby’ Scott
Special Advisor – Professor Sir Trevor Hassell
Promotions and Awareness on Workplace Wellness Subcommittee
The University of the West Indies – Professor Dwayne Devonish, Chairman
Barbados Council for the Disabled
Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association
Barbados Workers’ Union
Ministry of Health and Wellness
Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Third Sector
Small Business Association of Barbados
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