More and more French startups are prioritizing the well-being of their employees, because a happy employee is an employee who stays!

In France, 61% of employees wanted their company to offer them more options for doing sport, in order to get away from their workstation .

Whether it's yoga, fitness, swimming or pilates or others, physical activity in general or in the workplace to improve productivity.

Improves team cohesion

84% of employees believe they are well integrated into the company. Team building strengthens conviviality in the office, bonds between colleagues and acts like an antidepressant. Physical activity helps to adopt a positive attitude, contagious for those around you!

Plus, what's nicer than having a smile and a desire to work?

Increases productivity

According to an English study conducted by the University of Warwick, happiness at work increases productivity by 12%. Increased productivity generates better efficiency, greater intellectual abilities and better understanding of tasks and projects.

In the event of demotivation, sport allows you to regain dynamism and a feeling of accomplishment, essential to self-esteem.

Promotes good physical health

In France, a third of employees do not consider their health to be good, and 45% of them are obese. Regular physical activity acts on the body in different ways, here are some of the effects:

• Up to 50% reduction in high blood pressure
• Increased level of “good cholesterol”
• Improved blood circulation
• Regulation of blood sugar levels and reduced risk of diabetes
• Stronger resistance of the heart over time
• Anti-carcinogenic
• Fight against overweight and obesity
• Anti-aging
• Reduction of chronic diseases

Reduces stress

In addition to better physical condition, sport allows you to be less stressed at work, and promotes in particular:

• Relaxation thanks to forgetting everyday worries during the sports session
• The feeling of fullness generated by endorphins (pleasure hormones)
• Oxygenation of the brain leading to better brain activity
• The fight against anxiety attacks and depression
• Sleep quality

A more fulfilled personal life.

36% of French people say they have difficulty reconciling professional and personal life, including enjoying outside activities such as sport. By doing sport during work time when the infrastructure allows it (in the morning, during lunch break or in the evening), we give ourselves more moments for yourself at the end of the day.

Practicing a sporting activity has been recognized since the dawn of time as beneficial for maintaining the body and mind. Practicing sport regularly helps preserve cognitive abilities and reduce stress levels, with endorphins helping to feel good and stabilizing our mood changes.

And you, what sport do you practice to boost your productivity?

Source: vikingdirect