Forging the way to a healthier future

Outokumpu Stainless Ltd have pledged to improve the health of Sheffield based employees as it becomes the first company to join the Healthy Business Champion programme.

The Healthy Business Champion programme has been set up by the Chamber of Commerce as part of the Sheffield Let’s Change4Life programme, an ambitious initiative which aims to prevent obesity in children, young people and families through shifting attitudes and culture in the city at all levels – including businesses.

Staff at Outokumpu Stainless Distribution are already well on their way to getting healthier after taking part in February’s health and safety day which was themed on health and fitness.

Employees took part in a variety of activities that included fitness taster sessions, health and wellbeing discussions with the local gym and self defence classes. Each employee also received healthy snacks of fruit, nuts and bottled water. A spokesperson said: “We are looking forward to working as a Healthy Business Champion and using the Sheffield Let’s Change4Life initiative to pass the message on to our employees”

Carol Weir, programme director of the Sheffield Let’s Change4Life programme said: “It is excellent to have one of the biggest and most recognisable companies in Sheffield to be the first to sign up to the Healthy Business Champion programme. As the employer of approximately 500 people in Sheffield they can make a huge impact in getting the message across about the importance of being a healthy weight and having a healthy lifestyle.

Iain Smith, Business Broker for the Sheffield Let’s Change4Life programme said “Outokumpu are doing exactly the sorts of activities we would like our champions to be doing and they too will benefit from the initiative as healthier workplaces results in fewer sick days and more productivity.”

The Healthy Business Champion programme will be recruiting high-profile companies with a significant number of employees in the city. If are interested in joining the programme please email: change4life@scci.org.uk. or call 0114 213 2993

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