National Walking Month

As an employer, you can promote National Walking Month to encourage staff to be more active, helping them to feel better and increase workplace wellbeing.

Benefits of walking on workplace health

Walking is an easy way to help employees stay healthy and feel good. As an employer, encouraging walking can: 

• Boost physical health and reduce the risk of long-term illness
• Improve wellbeing by reducing stress and anxiety
• Increase energy and concentration at work
• Strengthen team connections and engagement
• Support sustainable travel and environmental plans

Engage employees during National Walking Month

Encouraging walking at work can make your workplace a more positive and productive place. Here are some ways to promote walking at work:

Raise awareness

Share the benefits of being active through your employee communication channels.

Start a workplace walking challenge

Set step goals and let employees compete in a friendly way. You could choose to offer small prizes or recognition for those who reach milestones.

Organise workplace wellbeing events

Plan step challenges, fitness classes, or mindfulness sessions to keep staff engaged.

Support workplace wellbeing beyond National Walking Month

You can promote healthy habits and ways to be active throughout the year in your workplace. Here are some things you could try: 

Encourage daily movement

Give employees time and space to move around during breaks and meetings.

Promote walking meetings

Instead of sitting in a room, try taking meetings outside. Being outside can make conversations more engaging and create new ideas.

Set up walking groups

Organise weekly team walks during breaks to help employees stay active and socialise together.

Improve workplace facilities

Make it easier for your staff to stay active by providing secure bike storage, changing rooms or maps for walking routes nearby.

Support active travel

Consider offering public transport discounts or a cycle-to-work scheme to make active travel more appealing.

Partner with local activity providers

Arrange gym, yoga classes or walking group discounts for employees to make being active easier.

Get involved

Find out how your workplace can take part in National Walking Month and get resources on the Living Streets website (opens in new window). 

You can find out more about the benefits of physical activity for businesses and employees on our active workplace webpage. 

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