HEALTH PROMOTION CIRCLES - A NEW APPROACH TO HEALTH PROMOTION AT WORKSITE

Two kinds of health circles have been presented. Both types correspond with each other in basic principles - participation of employees, rel evance of the employeesx experiences of work stresses. On the other ha nd the two approaches differ in certain respects such as the spectrum of working conditions considered, the circle structure, the procedural design. As could be demonstrated in two pilot projects, such health c ircles are an effective means of improving working conditions, working atmosphere, job satisfaction, psyche-physical wellbeing and personal coping strategies on the part of employees. Certain other companies fr om different industries have now adopted the procedure (e.g. BZgA 1992 ). Health circles seem to be a suitable instrument both for production or manufacturing companies and companies in the service sector.