Getting Active During Wellbeing Week 2024
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As we are in Wellbeing Week 2024, we must focus on promoting employee well-being at work. Introducing activity into the day can enhance productivity and also boost morale and overall happiness. Here are some practical tips to help employees thrive:
Encourage Active Lunch Breaks
A lunchtime walk or movement break with colleagues is one of the easiest ways to be active at work. Set up a recurring calendar invite and commit. Just 10 minutes of brisk walking can make a big difference to your health and well-being. Or, if you have more time and flexibility, find a local activity to do together.
Promote Active Meetings
Walking and standing meetings are a great way to increase your movement at work. If you don’t need a screen or lots of notes, consider walking while you talk. Meetings are often shorter and more productive on the go.
Foster a Supportive Environment
Moving is more fun with friends, and active workplace initiatives work best when people are on board from the start. Begin with a chat about well-being and take it from there. Starting with a quiz like a Sitting Calculator can spark useful conversations. Invite colleagues to do the quiz before coming together to talk about well-being. This can prompt observations, reflections, and motivation to help shape plans.
Offer Flexible Work Arrangements
Flexible working arrangements allow colleagues time to participate in activities they love. Starting a little later could help someone actively travel for all or part of their journey. Could you take a look at how GM Moving made an impact with #ActiveSoles—a movement encouraging people to wear trainers to work?