Walkwise
Walking can be the easiest and cheapest way of travelling to work for those living in a central location. It also has the benefit of increasing fitness and encouraging relaxation.
With Government guidelines suggesting 30 minutes of exercise a day, walking to work is one way of achieving this target or alternatively find out how to benefit local charities by leisure walking
Staff can be encouraged to meet up and walk together.
Encourage staff to:
- Check the weather forecast and wear suitable clothing
- Plan their route before leaving
- Take routes that they feel comfortable walking along and to avoid short cuts.
- Take care when listening to music or making phone calls - which are distractions
- Wear a reflective bib when walking after dark along poorly lit roads
Walking Can Also Make Sound Business Sense
If you're in a town or city centre, walking truly is the best option for your employees.
It helps by:
- Reducing transport costs
- Reducing expensive car parking
- Committing to protecting the environment
- Helping the organisation meet Corporate Health Standard targets
Walking has been proven to improve well-being. This could lead to increased productivity and a better working environment. Staff health also stands to benefit from walking to work. Promoting active travel goes a long way to helping an organisation meet Carbon Reduction and Corporate Social Responsibility targets.
Free advice on promoting Active Travel here
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