More than a fifth of Australian workers feel they don’t have enough energy to go to work each day. About 62% of workers believe exercise has a positive influence on their quality of work. Organised sport is the most likely way local workers stay fit outside of the office, and 60% of employees believe playing sports is the main priority for maintaing a healthy lifestyle. However, 68% of workers report they weren’t allowed to play for sports teams during office hours, and only a third of employers subsidise gym memberships.
Steve Shepherd, Employment Analyst at Randstad, says it’s important people find the time to remain fit and active, and they should be open with their employers about the measures they’re taking to do so.
“Australians have always placed importance on being fit and healthy, and it’s no surprise most of us believe this impacts other areas of our lives. While many of us have busy schedules, it’s important we don’t use our jobs as an excuse to let unhealthy habits creep into our lives,” Shepherd said.
On the bright side, exercise programs are cheap and easy to implement for companies and can also produce better performance from employees by adding the essence of camaraderie to the office.
“Healthy living programs can also have other business benefits which might not be immediately obvious. A sporting team for instance can also help build a strong culture in the office, improve productivity and allow for networking and interaction, particularly in large businesses where some departments don’t usually interact,” Shepherd said.
*Statistics provided by Randstand Australia. More info at www.randstad.com.au.
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