How Does a workplace enivorment benefit from Sports

Team activities, whether organized or informal, offer numerous health benefits,both physical and mental. As a result, they can be a perfect fit for enhancing workplace wellness.

Companies gain many advantages by encouraging employee health through a workplace wellness program.

When administered properly, even something as simple as a walk can lead to

 

• Increase employee productivity
• Engender a healthier workplace culture
• Support a corporate health vision
• Improve the employer’s ability to attract and retain valued employees

Furthermore, the Conference board of Canada has found that participating in sport:

http://www.conferenceboard.ca/e-library/abstract.aspx?did=1340

“Develops a wide range of skills and attitudes, including teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, communications, personal management and administrative skills. Sport also builds character and personal qualities such as courage and the capacity to commit to a goal or purpose, as well as values such as respect for others, self-discipline, a sense of fair play and honesty.”

But, as I mentioned, it doesn’t have to be sport. There are probably more than a few people at your workplace who don’t want to play sports or feel intimidated. Activity is key, and offers many of the benefits of team sports.

Here is a video of Caz makepeace on youtube talking about the importance of teamwork