It’s important to build relationships with coworkers and
relationship development can be done in many ways. Company sports teams can
offer many advantages to both the employees and to the company, including
healthier employees, while building teamwork across departments. These teams
can be for a team sport like softball or bowling, or for individual
competitions, like triathlons or 5-K races. You can also create non-competitive
teams like walking clubs or general running teams. As you train and learn your sport
together, you will create new personal bonds. These bonds will spill over into
the work environment and help employees to work as a team at work, as well.
Having healthy
employees positively impacts a company's bottom line. Companies that have
employees that smoke, that are overweight or that are out of condition have
higher rates of absenteeism and turnover than companies than those who have
healthier employees. An estimated $270 billion is spent annually on treating
tobacco use and related diseases, adult-onset diabetes and obesity, conditions
that are preventable, according to WELCOA, or the Wellness Council of America.
How do you get
started? First, poll your coworkers about their interest. Talk to everyone so
you understand the overall interest in forming a team and in what capacity.
You’ll have to bring up the idea with management, emphasizing that a company
sponsored team is a good way to build relationships and morale. You will be
able to let them know others are also interested and maybe, even get some
funding.
Then get out
there! Play ball! Run fast! It’s Spring, so get outside and take advantage of
the weather.
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