Chief medical officers develop health challenges for staff

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Almost 1,900 employees in nine countries have taken part in a four-week health challenge developed by the Chief Medical Officers' (CMO) Network, via Bupa.

  More than half of the employees who took part increased their physical activity as a result of the pilot. The ‘On Our Way Challenge' - used collaboration across companies to promote fitness and physical activity. The challenge was a flexible initiative where participants were encouraged to increase their level of physical activity during a four-week period. They logged all of their steps, some using digital apps linked to GPS. Some companies offered participants money for charities and prizes as an incentive. The 1,890 participants came from a variety of workforces, includi...

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