The objectives you created during Step 4: Plan for action will be your foundation for evaluation. These should give you the best indication of potential data sources. You don’t have to set indicators or collect data on objectives unless it serves a purpose.
When you’re evaluating program effectiveness and impact, look for well-maintained data sources that are robust enough to demonstrate the proposed indicator. Note that in some instances it will take some time to measure demonstrable change.
Make sure you use a mix of qualitative (feedback, comments and observations) and quantitative (numerical) data and use indicators and data from the three healthy workplaces model areas of vision, places, and people.
Think about including new and unique data sources, such as dedicated surveys or focus groups, but don’t discount sources that already exist such as mandatory WHS monitoring, business practice and productivity data, health records, and pre-existing staff feedback.
Other long-term indicators which can be measured include sick leave, injury statistics, productivity, employee engagement and morale, improvements to supportive environments, and or/policy. Just remember to take a baseline measurement of these indicators before implementing your program.
We’ve prepared a monitoring and evaluation quick guide (PDF, 120.0 KB) to help you work out what tools might be right for you at different stages of your program. Getting started is that easy!
More resources to help you take action
Healthy workplace check (Contact us at healthyworkplaces@sa.gov.au to receive a copy of the healthy workplace check)
Worker interests survey (PDF, 449.3 KB)
Activity and event log template (PDF, 204.7 KB)