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Monday, August 27th, 2007.
Corporate
Contests Are The New Craze!
By the HRAD4Y Staff
Many companies are not waiting until New Years Eve to make
resolutions about their total health and wellness program and
incorporating weight-loss competitions inspired by a popular TV
shows such as “The Biggest Loser.” Corporations are investing big
dollars by assisting workers who are concerned about their
waistlines. Employers are viewing this as a win-win situation by
creating an opportunity to improve employee health, increase
productivity, reduce absenteeism and lower health care costs.
From reading many testimonials employees have admitted that they
were excited about the contest as they really didn’t have the
motivation and willpower necessary to lose weight on their own.
Interestingly it seems the idea of a competition built a true
camaraderie, team centered environment which kept the motivation and
focus on their weight loss targets. Turns out some corporations are
seeing extra benefits as it relates to the overall culture with
enhanced teamwork and tenacity.
Apparently these contests have spurred it’s contestants to make
radical changes to their eating and fitness habits which are even
rubbing off on others. It appears, the most popular choice in the
soda machine is sparkling water, and it’s common for people to use
the stairs instead of elevators and walk or run around the building
at lunch.
As a Human Resources Professional and champion of our health and
wellness program for my company, this initiative sparked my interest
both from corporate perspective and also personally. I too have
tried many weight loss programs in the past, trying to lose those
pesky pounds but they keep creeping back, so I would try another one
and then I was back at square one.
It is very tempting to be one of many companies incorporating this
great idea and host a fad diet competition by using the latest
magazine article that promises the world with fantastic fat losses,
just take a couple of fat burning pills follow the diet and then
wow! A brand new body in a few weeks.
The sad fact is these fat diets don’t work long term, so what does
this mean, what would happen to morale and productivity? I asked
myself, would this potentially spoil the short term gain and have a
damaging effect on the culture and morale for the employee’s long
term?
This was a great opportunity for me to find a total health and
wellness program through nutrition and exercise and reap the rewards
long term rather than just a quick fix. My company sponsors fitness
and exercise through at our local gym so my research focused on
uncovering a nutritional program that is safe and natural. After
months of searching I was introduced to doctor recommended total
health and wellness system that focuses on cleansing and fat
burning. I jumped right in and gave it a try, and why not I had
tried virtually everything else. I have to report that my results
have been absolutely amazing; I have dropped over 20 pounds and 28
inches, safely and naturally and to my surprise I have kept it off.
This system has changed my life in understanding the importance of
looking after my internal body and the best thing is I feel
fantastic.
When I have the opportunity to invest budgeted dollars towards our
corporate health and wellness program this will be the system I
recommend. I encourage companies and individuals to take advantage
of my research and be cautious about be involved or incorporating
Biggest Loser type contests as a band-aid approach and seek
long-term results.
As a Certified Human Resources Professional with 15 years of
experience and having worked with many businesses globally
throughout my career. Through the Human Resources function I raise
awareness that improves organizations competitiveness through
people. I encourage you to view a
short video to educate those considering a healthy and
more vibrant life style.
For additional
information on this topic please go to
www.advantages4you.isagenix.com or
contact me via
email and get personalized
information and assistance with which program would suit your
lifestyle and the results you desire.
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