STAFF at Novosco are striving to take a combined one million steps per week as
part of an innovative new wellness programme.
All staff at the IT infrastructure company were offered Fitbit devices and 65 are currently competing in an activity league table as a result, with even more staff
applying to participate.
The investment by the company in the devices for its team is the brainchild of
managing director Patrick McAliskey, who was inspired by similar initiatives at
Fortune 500 corporations.
Mr McAliskey said: “A significant part of our strategy and culture at Novosco is
‘wellness’. We encourage staff to eat well, stay active and look after themselves.
“Our latest initiative is to offer staff Fitbits to encourage them to be active every day.
“It’s great for morale and team work, as well as helping keep staff fit and well.
From a business perspective, that’s fantastic, as happy, well staff are more productive,
better employees, and they are more likely to stay with us.”