Thursday Blog – Awareness Day

National Walking Month: Supporting Health & Wellbeing in the Workplace

With National Walking Month approaching, it’s a great opportunity for employers to focus on employee wellbeing in a practical and engaging way.

Encouraging physical activity can have a significant impact on both health and workplace performance.

Why It Matters

Regular movement helps:
✔ Reduce stress and fatigue
✔ Improve mental clarity
✔ Boost productivity
✔ Lower sickness absence

Employer Responsibilities

Under guidance from the Health and Safety Executive, employers should take reasonable steps to:

• Promote health and wellbeing
• Reduce workplace risks
• Support a positive working environment

Simple Ideas for Employers

• Encourage walking meetings
• Promote regular breaks away from desks
• Support flexible working where possible
• Lead by example as managers

The Business Benefit

A healthier workforce leads to:

• Higher engagement
• Better morale
• Improved retention

How Consensus HR Supports You

We help businesses:
✔ Build wellbeing strategies
✔ Align with legal responsibilities
✔ Create positive workplace cultures
✔ Support employee engagement

Comment from Matthew Chilcott – Owner

“Small changes can make a big difference. Encouraging simple wellbeing initiatives like walking can positively impact both your team and your business.  It is too easy for all of us to continually work and sit at our desks for long hours but getting out in the fresh air during breaks or before / after work, I find gives you extra energy and the opportunity to relax for a while, especially as the summer is now coming!”

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