Promoting the well-being of teleworkers through sport

With the rise of teleworking, companies face two major challenges: maintaining team cohesion and promoting employee well-being. Integrating physical activity into the daily routine of teleworkers may seem a challenge in itself, but it's an effective solution and, spoiler alert, far less difficult to implement than one might imagine.

The specific needs of teleworkers

Telecommuting offers benefits like flexibility and the ability to work in slippers (🤭), but it also comes with challenges like social isolation and a sedentary lifestyle. To prevent your employees from becoming one with their office chair:

1. Adapt activities to their schedules: opt for flexible formats that can be accessed at any time.
2. Personalize the programs: one survey, and you'll know whether your teams prefer Zen yoga or wild Zumba. 💃
3. Combat sedentary lifestyles: offer simple exercises to avoid pain linked to lack of movement.

Physical activities adapted to teleworking

Encouraging employees to get moving can sometimes be a sport in itself (no pun intended). To maximize commitment, rely on simple, motivating initiatives:

• Virtual classes: yoga, fitness or stretching sessions via video to encourage group participation.
• Tracking applications: use tools like SPART to track and share individual progress.
• Grants: finance basic equipment, such as yoga mats or resistance bands.

These initiatives help to establish good habits and boost motivation.

Involving your employees in sport

Engaging your teams is a bit like organizing a wedding: you need fun and motivation. Here's how:

• Inspiring testimonials: highlight success stories to inspire others.
• Rewards: points, medals or trophies, because we're all a bit competitive (even if we say we're not).
• Develop an online community: the SPART chat can become a place where everyone can post their successes... and their funniest failures (because yes, falling off the mat live is still a classic).

Making sport part of our corporate values

Making sport part of your corporate culture strengthens team cohesion and enhances the value of your employees. Here are a few ideas:

• Hybrid events: combine face-to-face and online sessions for maximum accessibility.
• Sports get-togethers: plan regular get-togethers to strengthen bonds between colleagues.
• Educational aids: offer practical guides or videos to encourage autonomy.

Monitor and adjust your sports initiatives

To ensure the success of your programs, regularly evaluate their impact:

• Satisfaction surveys: gather feedback from employees to understand their expectations.
• Analyze results: adjust your sports offers according to the data collected.

Regular monitoring will enable you to optimize your strategy and ensure its sustainability.

Adopting a corporate sports strategy helps to improve the physical and mental health of teleworkers, while strengthening their sense of belonging. By integrating sport into your corporate culture, you can create a harmonious, productive work environment adapted to the realities of remote working.

See also our complete guide to integrating teleworkers into physical activities.

By Candice Lhomme