All Swindon businesses and organisations are invited to find out how to help their staff get more active. And in doing so, they can expect morale to rise and sickness levels to fall – which makes three good reasons to attend the Fit For Business event, on Thursday, 12 February.
The free event, being held at the Mercedes-Benz of Swindon dealership, off Drakes Way, from 6pm until 8.30pm, is a chance for employers to learn more about the advantages of improving the wellbeing and fitness of their employees, and also ways to make it happen.
As some 60 per cent of our waking hours are spent at work, employers are in an ideal position to promote taking more exercise and leading a healthy lifestyle – and also to reap the benefits.
The event, organised by Swindon Borough Council’s leisure services team, will offer a wide range of information about how local companies and organisations can help educate, motivate and support their staff in becoming “more active, more often.”
Plenty of action is also planned for the night. For example, guests can test their football shooting skills against players from Swindon Town Football Club or try their hand at the tri-golf challenge. Free fitness passes will be up for grabs, along with prizes as part of the charity draw.
Fleet and fuel management firm Arval, based in Windmill Hill Business Park, is already making great strides in helping its staff on the road to fitness.
Arval Company Secretary Julian Brand said: “This event sounds like a great idea – the more companies can do to help their staff be more active, the better. Sport is certainly thriving at Arval. We have a running club, a tennis club, a netball team and lots of keen cyclists. We’re also enthusiastic participants in community sporting events, such as Challenge Swindon – Festival of Sport.
“The efforts of staff certainly pay off – we have been Challenge Swindon Tag Rugby champions for two years now. It’s not just about physical fitness – these events are great for teamwork, morale and, of course, having fantastic fun along the way.”
Councillor Nick Martin, Cabinet Member for Property, Leisure and Recreation, will be attending the event, which includes refreshments.
He said: “I encourage all employers in the Borough, large and small, to come along and see what’s on offer. Maintaining and improving the fitness and wellbeing of your workforce makes perfect business sense – a healthy, happy workforce are likely to be more productive. It is also an excellent opportunity to play a more active part in the community and have great fun in the process.
“Swindon has first class facilities for a whole host of sports – and it caters for people of all ages and abilities. There really is something for everyone, so get involved and see what you can do to help your staff get active.”
Thursday, 12 February, 6pm until 8.30pm, Mercedes-Benz of Swindon dealership, Drakes Way
For more information please call: Cathy Caulfield or Bev Rawlings on (01793) 511033 or send an email to info@challengeswindon.org.uk
