Physical activity, company performance, employee health, sports in the workplace, workplace wellness, employee productivity, health expenses, sedentary behavior, workplace sports initiatives
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This document discusses the benefits of promoting physical activity among employees for company performance and employee health, highlighting the role of companies, associations, and public bodies.
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[...] Promoting physical activity therefore allows us to act on the well-being of the population and improve the health status of individuals. This is why public policies have been applied for several years to promote it, and more recently, the entrepreneurial sector has also been involved.3 has committed to the theme, encouraged by indicators that show the positive effects of this variable on the productivity of companies. Within these companies, the concept of 'performance' is central and refers, in industrial societies, to the issue of productivity and profitability. [...]
[...] In 2012, the 'National Plan for Sport, Health and Well-being' (PNSSBE) made significant progress through the joint action of Regional Health Agencies and associative actors who were strongly integrated into the devices. However, great efforts still need to be made and the will to promote physical activity does not stop at France. In the world, sedentary behavior is also becoming a worrying risk factor and the 'Plan for the fight against non-communicable diseases 2013-2020' adopted by the World Health Organization aims to reduce physical inactivity by 10% by 2025 (WHO, 2017). [...]
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[...] These examples show that with a little creativity, it is possible to propose means of practicing physical activity. These installations are relatively inexpensive and can have beneficial effects on employees. Today, several companies offer to support businesses in developing solutions to promote sports in the workplace. Some offer to organize sports events, like the Quarterback group, which organizes the Danoners World Cup, or Sport Heroes Group, which helps companies implement sports solutions tailored to their budget. GymPass organizes and communicates activities to employees of a company, and programs like Alizeum's 'Bewizz' offer advice on physical activity, diet with customized menus, and personalized recommendations on sleep and activity (Le Bolzer, 2012). [...]
[...] (2019). Food consumption and nutritional status of the population living in France. Solidarity in Health. (2017). Ten facts about physical activity. WHO. (2019) ÉAnnual study 2019. Sport: what public policy? [...]
