21 May Exercise Right Week

How do you incorporate your healthy habits at work?

One third of the average Australian’s life will be spent at work, so to turn a blind eye to physical best practice for nine hours a day is bound to take its toll.

To embrace Exercise Right Week, Hubb is focussing on educating modern businesses to the benefits of supporting teams to be healthy at work and just how simple that can be.  The list of benefits for such initiatives is endless, from increased productivity to decreased absenteeism and workers compensation claims.

So, how can you ensure your workforce is healthy and active?

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 Encouraging an active workforce needn’t be a costly exercise, some examples of low-investment initiatives are:

• Walking meetings- a stroll outside for fresh air or simply around the building to stretch the legs
• Creating an employee sports team – not just for health, also great for team building!
• Entering employees in fun-runs and fund raisers – strengthens your teams bond to the community
• Installing bike racks in your staff carpark- a little deed can go a long way, watch as the racks quickly fill up
• Encouraging employees to take the stairs when possible- every step counts when it comes to health
• Providing end of trip facilities with a shower- for employees who ride or run to your workplace

In addition to these options, many employers of choice are now going beyond with:

• Complimentary fit-bits or health tracking watches for staff
• Using gym memberships as incentives for top performers
• Commissioning masseuses, yoga or fitness instructors to provide services on-site

According to a World Health Organisation (WHO) study, a mere 30% of Australian adults have been found to not be living a sedentary life with dangerously low levels of physical activity. This translates to approximately 70 % of Australia’s population having a higher chance of being overweight, developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease as well as experiencing depression and anxiety.

Through researched based evidence and years of industry experience, Hubb Consultants sincerely believe in the need for workplaces to empower staff to be healthy and active.

Contact Hubb Consultants to find out more about how a new workplace strategy can help your team to be the healthiest and happiest they possibly can.