Promote keeping fit to boost employee motivation, says Aviva

Date: 25/01/2011

Bosses who want to improve employee motivation among their workforce should consider helping them get fit, as a new survey reveals over 70 per cent of staff have vowed to get fit in 2011.

Research by Aviva has shown that the majority of people (80 per cent) who want to change their lifestyle will have failed by the end of January.

Dr Doug Wright, head of clinical services at Aviva UK Health, has suggested that businesses should recognise the overall benefits of health and wellbeing in their staff.

"Evidence shows that a healthy, happy workforce offers many positive benefits," he said.

"And, with employees clearly motivated to improve their health, now could be an opportune time for employers to take steps to introduce workplace wellness initiatives that help employees buck previous trends and meet their goals."

Last month Asda announced that it would be offering its workers onsite fitness classes to boost staff morale.

The scheme was introduced after a survey revealed that 400 workers at its Leeds head office said they would be interested in keeping fit either before or after work.

Posted by David Farrior 

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