DUNCAN STEPHENSON
Campaigns, Policy and Communications
CAMPAIGN :
Workplace Activator Programme
At Central YMCA, I developed a brand new programme to support employees of small and medium-sized companies (SMEs). It involved training up Workplace Health Champions and providing them and their work colleagues with a wide range of support – including free and discounted access to Central YMCA’s state-of-the-art fitness facility, dedicated exercise classes, access to a specially created online portal, and a wide range of challenges to keep people motivated.
To make the programme happen, I secured funding and developed a partnership with the University of Westminster. Then, I led on all elements of the programme - such as recruiting companies to take part, and overseeing the team who would deliver the intervention.
The results were evaluated by the University of Westminster over 12 months and found sustained improvements in employee health and wellbeing, which in turn fed into a more productive workforce.
IMAGE : I organised a Mass Yoga Workout in Leicester Square (pictured) to support the Workplace Activator programme.
REPORT :
Workplace Activator – All Work and No Play?
Publications :
- Edmunds S., Stephenson D. and Clow A. (2013) - The effects of a physical activity intervention on employees in small and medium enterprises: a mixed methods study. WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation, 46, 39–49.
- Edmunds S. and Stephenson D. (2010) - ‘Workplace Activator’: a pilot programme to engage small and medium sized enterprises in physical activity promotion. London Health 2010, London.
