16 November THE BENEFITS OF SPORT IN THE COMPANY

According to a study conducted by the Medef and the CNOS, employees who practice a sporting activity in the company would improve their productivity by 14% on average! This is not new: practicing a sporting activity releases hormones with soothing virtues facilitating our taking a step back from the vagaries of life. 

Interesting data that illustrates the close link between the well-being of employees and their attendance at work. The wealth of a company therefore stems from the men and women who compose it, which is why it is essential to work on a daily basis for their well-being.

HOW TO ENCOURAGE SPORT AT YOUR WORKPLACE?

Yoga, fitness, pilates, cross-fit…whether directly in a private room on company premises or by videoconference (coronavirus requires), many professional sports coaches offer their services to companies.

A VIRTUOUS CIRCLE FOR THE COMPANY

• Improved employee productivity

Practicing a physical activity allows you to adopt a positive attitude. Indeed, sport acts as an anti-depressant since employees regain dynamism and a feeling of accomplishment. 

This well-being leads to better efficiency as well as a better understanding of tasks and projects. 

• A drop in the absenteeism rate 

A management integrating the practice of a sports activity makes it possible to fight effectively against absenteeism. Indeed, sport contributes to good moral and physical health, employees take more pleasure in going to work and their physical health allows them to fall ill less. 

Arterial hypertension, cholesterol, blood circulation, overweight…: practicing regular physical activity helps to fight against the development of certain diseases. 

The company can therefore count more on the presence of its employees and thus reduce the costs related to absenteeism. 

• An increase in team spirit

Well-being in the workplace facilitates team loyalty and allows a better quality of life at work.

Sport is a driver of social cohesion which facilitates exchanges within a team. Indeed, employees share a common moment which develops the feeling of belonging to a group. Cohesion between the different participants is therefore the key to success since a united team is a team ready to break everything!