"We had 430 people in the first Challenge and it was so popular we ran it again 12 months later and a further 730 staff participated. It's a great way to build teamwork and morale within the organistation".
- General Manager Human Resources CMDHB
The challenge was amazing, I loved it!!! Not only did it make exercising fun it really encouraged good relationships around the business. You saw people that never interacted before noticing someone was wearing a pedometer and stopping and having a chat, comparing steps and organising lunch time walks! What an EXCELLENT workplace initiative.
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"Staff members are commenting to me that this initiative has been more successful than anything they have seen before. People are out walking at lunch time, the carpark is empty in the morning with people cycling and walking to work. The soft drink dispenser has gone and the lunches being eaten are looking very healthy."
- HR Manager Blood service
I haven't had a sick day and I have lost 5kg. Absolutely marvellous & I wish I could just do it all the time. It was good to have goals to work towards too.
- Telstra Clear Employee
"The Challenge had a dramatic effect on the participants at EDS. Not only was it great fun, but they achieved health and wellbeing improvements that surprised and delighted them. The value of more energised people to our business is enormous"
- Health and Safety Manager EDS
"I ran a quick analysis of our sick leave hours for the three months the Challenge ran as compared to the same period the year before. The sick leave hours for when the Challenge was running were only 51.4% of the same period last year!"
- Chief Executive Officer, Framework Trust
"The Challenge has really enhanced team spirit and relationships within the company. We loved the animations and graphics of the site, it keep us well informed of exactly where we were in the competition and how much work was required ahead!"
- EDS Employee Feedback
"I just want to say thank you because I've gone from a person who went home and crashed on the couch after work each day because I was so tired, to an active person. I have lost weight, I feel stronger and generally happier overall than when I started. I really appreciate the chance I got to participate!"
- Fuji Xerox Employee Feedback
There are a lot of staff in our Unit participating in this challenge that has given our workplace a great buzz. Everyone is enjoying themselves and great tea room stories regarding our level of fitness, weight loss, and heaps of fun by all. Sickness levels have decreased, motivation has increased and smiles all around as well. We will be sad when it finishes. Really worthwhile doing.
- CMDHB Team Leader
