Why your work should let you play squash during the day

Worldwide there has been an increase in the number of workplaces introducing health promotion or wellness programmes – benefiting both the organisation and the employees. A workplace wellness programme that includes physical activity can help maintain a healthier and better performing workforce. A healthier workforce can benefit from reduced costs associated with health care expenses. Being active also has the potential to increase employee productivity, reduce absenteeism and increase morale. Research also shows that a lot of people rate health as a component of their employment considerations.

3 easy things your work could do:

• Allow staff to work flexible hours or have longer lunch breaks to fit in a 30 minute game of squash.
• Sign your organisation up to a corporate membership and encourage employees to have a hit.
• Enter a workplace team into your nearby club’s local business house league to foster teamwork.

Your employees will ‘love it’. Find a club near you.