Employers in Newfoundland and Labrador now have access to a new resource for empowering employees to increase physical activity in the workplace. The toolkit aims to reduce sedentary behavior to enhance overall physical, mental, social and emotional health and well-being.

Through a partnership with ParticipACTION, the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation is launching the Active at Work Toolkit. The toolkit is designed to equip employers with information to encourage their employees to move more during the workday and establish healthy habits to improve their overall health.

Simple steps such as stretching or standing during conference calls, engaging in walking meetings, or encouraging employees to take the stairs instead of the elevator can lead many benefits. With these small changes, employees will experience increased productivity, more meaningful employee interactions, lower injury rates, and reduced absenteeism in the workplace.

The Active at Work Toolkit includes resources such as an employee handout, a PowerPoint template, a Climb to Well-Being tool to encourage stair usage, posters and a variety of other materials, such as the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines and movement videos that can be used to break up sedentary behaviour.

The Active at Work team toolkit can be accessed here.

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“Encouraging physical activity in the workplace is crucial for promoting a healthy lifestyle and supporting employees’ mental well-being. This Active at Work Toolkit empowers organizations to foster a culture of health and well-being among their teams. By providing a comprehensive toolkit, employers can easily access a range of resources to inspire their employees to integrate movement into their daily routines.”
Honourable Steve Crocker
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation

“The Active at Work Toolkit is designed to encourage employees to integrate movement into their daily routines, significantly enhancing their overall health and well-being. Resources like these create supportive environments within workplaces that recognize the importance of physical activity, especially considering how much time we spend at work. Supporting employees to prioritize their health and well-being not only boosts morale and productivity but also fosters a healthier, more engaged workforce.”
Dr. Pat Parfrey
Deputy Minister of Health Transformation

“Reducing barriers and providing the right tools and resources can be instrumental in helping people live a healthy, active lifestyle,” said Elio Antunes, President and CEO of ParticipACTION. “We are pleased to be working with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to make physical activity more accessible and a vital part of everyday life for everyone.”
Elio Antunes
President and CEO of ParticipACTION

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