Health-care Impact Survey

We invite you to participate in this important survey to help us better understand the healthcare needs of small businesses in the Property Point programme.

All responses will be kept confidential. Your feedback will help identify ways to support employee wellbeing and business success. We appreciate you taking 15 minutes to share your perspectives and experiences.

As the owner of a small business, you play a key role in the health, safety and productivity of your staff. Healthcare access directly impacts operations and sustainability.

This survey aims to provide actionable insights by learning about your business context, current healthcare practices, challenges faced, and potential solutions needed. Insights will highlight resources to support small businesses in creating a healthier work environment and workforce.

1.Industry of the company:

Construction

Maintance

Services

Proffessional services

Other (please specify)

2.Number of employees:

1 to 10

11 to 20

21 to 50

More than 50

3.Please provide a brief overview of the roles within your organisation, highlighting key responsibilities.

4.What is the gender ratio within your company?

Balanced (1:1)

Skewed towards men (2:1)

Skewed towards women (1:2)

6.In your own words, how do absenteeism and presenteeism impact your business costs and productivity? · Share any specific situations that illustrate the challenges you face in managing these issues effectively.

7.Is employee absenteeism due to illness a significant challenge for your business?

Yes

How do you currently support employees dealing with family illnesses?

8.Do falsified medical certificates pose a challenge for your company?

Yes

Could you share any specific experiences or measures taken to address this issue?

9.Does your business experience a loss of revenue when employees are absent?

Yes

Are there particular seasons or periods when this impact is more pronounced?

10.Have any employees experienced a "mental breakdown" at work?

Yes

How does your company approach mental health support for employees?

11.Do you require annual medicals?

Yes

Per project

How has the implementation of annual medicals or project-specific medical assessments influenced workplace health and safety?

12.Do you have cases where a 1st medical examination is required for injuries on duty?

Yes

Could you provide examples of how this practice has contributed to employee well-being or workplace safety?

13.Does your company provide medical aid/insurance?

Yes, specify type:

No, reasons:

How was the provision or absence of medical aid impacted employee morale and retention?

14.Which healthcare services do your employees currently access? (select all that apply)

Public clinics

Private doctors

Physiotherapy

Mental health services

Others:

15.Do your employees find private healthcare too expensive?

Yes

16.Do employees spend extended time at public healthcare facilities?

Yes

How does this impact their work schedules, and are there measures in place to mitigate such impacts?

17.Does your company contribute to COIDA (Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases)?

Yes

How has the COIDA contribution influenced workplace safety and employess well-being?

18.Approximately how many employees have chronic medical conditions?

Less than 10

Could you provide examples of the support your company offers to employees with chronic conditions?

19.Has your company implemented any wellness or prevention programs?

Yes, please describe:

How have employees responded to these programs, and have you observed any positive outcomes?

20.What healthcare resources have you sought for support or advice?

21.Are there specific challenges in accessing healthcare resources, and how could external support be improved?

22.In your opinion, what additional solutions or partnerships could address your healthcare needs?

23.Are there specific gaps or unmet needs that you believe external collaborations could help address?