In this blog CSP Network Chief Executive, Lee Mason, is inviting Alliance members to Shake Up their September by getting staff fit and healthy through the Workplace Challenge.
Those of us who work in sport are often so busy encouraging other people to be more active, we can struggle to find time to practice what we preach. Yet we all know the benefits of taking part in more sport and physical activity, and of course, these benefits are not just for the individual, but can also help benefit organisations through increased health, reduced absenteeism, increased productivity, improved communication and a more motivated workforce.
That’s why we have created the Workplace Challenge, a unique, free access on-line tool to encourage employees and workplaces to challenge themselves and others to increase their physical activity levels. The programme provides activity logging challenges supplemented by off-line activity programmes coordinated by CSPs locally, along with training for Workplace Challenge Champions in Partnership with the British Heart Foundation.
It's great to see many staff from Alliance member bodies already supporting the programme, with over 600 staff from 30 sports bodies already registered. The ASA have most people registered, with Kent FA racking up the most points in 2015.
The Shake Up September Challenge is running throughout the month with the new addition of badges that can be earned for weekly achievement of 150 minutes or more of physical activity.
Participants are being encouraged to shake up their September by trying a new activity and number of NGBs have supported the campaign with some fantastic offers for workplaces. Prizes are on offer for the leaderboard winners and spot prizes are available for those who earn badges for being active.
It would be great to see more sports bodies encouraging their staff to sign up, to ensure we are not neglecting our own activity levels but leading by example and 'walking the talk'. Its a great team building activity too! The Shake Up September challenge has only just begun and so plenty of time to climb the leaderboards! Encourage your employees to sign up now at www.workplacechallenge.org.uk and share your #SeptemberShakeUp journey with us on social media.
If you would like to discuss the programme further, please contact Andrew Watson awatson@cspnetwork.org
