Workplace Hearing Tests for
Corporate Offices
Hearing health can still be a problem even in quiet work environments.
For too long employee hearing tests have often been associated with noisy industries like factories and manufacturing or are only thought about when a problem with ears and hearing occurs. It’s time to get employers to understand the importance of their employees hearing when it comes to clear communication, good mental health and staff morale. Eye care vouchers are often included in benefit packages but is hearing care included? If not, why not? We all get our eyes checked and teeth checked regularly, even when we’re not experiencing a problem yet, hearing is only ever thought about when hearing starts to go wrong.
We are in a time where employees are working longer than ever before and retiring later in life. Hearing can change over time and because the change is gradual employees may not always realise their hearing has been affected. The provision of on-site hearing tests at work makes the process much easier for employees as less time taken out of their working day as no travel is needed and therefore far less excuses to get their ear health and hearing checked over.
FAQs
Do office workers really need a hearing test?
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Yes! Everyone uses their ears daily whether we’re aware of the sounds or not, there is so much going on around us. We are exposed to prolonged low-level background noise daily whether that be headphone use for calls and meetings or road noise in the distance. Subtle changes to our hearing levels can affect communication, concentration and productivity and not all employees notice their hearing has changed. Good hearing is vital for good mental health and this link is not often thought about when it comes to providing employees with workplace hearing tests.
Can hearing screenings be part of workplace wellness programs?
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Workplace hearing tests absolutely fit into employee health initiatives and work benefits. Workplace Ear Care can provide hearing awareness days or full hearing tests to each employee carried out much like eye tests and other workplace screening events you may have taking place. Our ear checks and hearing assessments are so simple to implement (which is very important for busy workplaces!) all we need is a quiet meeting room / first aid room and 15-20 minutes of each employee’s time, and then your employees will know what their hearing is up to.
Who benefits from workplace ear health wellbeing services?
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Everyone! Employees of all ages benefit from regular hearing tests. Younger employees gain from the education around healthy hearing habits and can help protect and look after their future hearing. It’s incredibly reassuring to know what your hearing is up to through having corporate hearing tests. It’s not known when or if hearing changes and with employees working longer regular hearing tests can detect changes to hearing sooner rather than later and help with hearing can be actioned.
Employers will benefit as workplace hearing tests will help reduce the cost of money lost through miscommunication. Employee retention will increase as often, employees retire early due to lack of support with hearing loss. Employers don’t want to lose those staff with those skills unnecessarily. Looking after your staff boosts morale and helps to retain employees and in turn saves you money.