Workplace
Did you know that an average person spends more than half their waking hours at work! And many jobs involve being inactive for long periods of time. Employers are in a unique position of being able to educate, motivate and support their employees in being able to understand and actively maintain their health and wellbeing.
Benefits for employers
- Lower staff turnover rates
- Reducation in absenteeism
- Increase in productivity and presenteeism
- Higher levels of job satisfaction
- Contributes to your CSR
Benefits for employees
- Ability to cope better under stress
- More productive and effective at work
- Improved relationships with colleagues
- More enjoyment at work
- helps manage stress, back pain, weight and other medical conditions
- Increased concentration and improved cooperation and rapport with colleagues
What can your buisness do for your staff -find out here
For more information about the Pedometer Loan Scheme - Click here
Useful Links and Information
Practical tips, resources and ideas to help implement a workplace health programme - www.bhf.org.uk/thinkfit
For access to instructors and taster sessions contact adult learning at Northamptonshire County Council http://www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/en/councilservices/EducationandLearning/adults/Pages/default.aspx
Negotiate corporate rate gym memberships for your nearest facilities got to www.activeplaces.com
Use www.mapmyrun.com to map out walking and jogging routes for staff to take part in at lunchtimes
