In 2011, 130,000 participants from 1,000 organisations took part in the GCC.
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“It's a great way to get teams working together, also it's quite easy for people to engage in.”
Sarah Marston,
Health & Wellbeing Manager
“Joining the GCC certainly ticked all the right boxes! It's a fantastic event that is totally inclusive and created a real buzz around all of our UK sites. We had some individuals that made outstanding efforts, achieving personal goals both in increasing their activity levels and also weight loss targets - for some it is no exaggeration to say this has been a 'life changing event.”
Lorraine Green,
Fit for Life Coordinator
“2011 was the first year Pearson U.S. participated in the GCC, and it was the most well-received corporate initiative we’ve launched since starting our health promotion program in 2008. Over 5,300 employees joined together to get more active, connect with colleagues all over the country and have a lot of fun. Andi and the rest of the GCC team were phenomenal to work with: responsive, flexible and supportive. ”
Theresa Rich,
Manager of Health Promotion
“The GCC is one of Actelion's most anticipated events! Participating in the challenge allows every colleague the opportunity to make healthier choices by simply raising awareness of the steps they take daily. The lively competition helps strengthen Actelion's commitment to our core value of Trust, teamwork and creating an enthusiastic work environment.”
Rehana Hussain,
Project Manager
“Our goal is to help people lead balanced lifestyles that incorporate physical activity. The Global Corporate Challenge has been a successful tool, generating positive feedback and results from associates who worked together toward the same goal.”
David Morrison,
Director of Benefits
“Participation in the GCC has been the key physical activity component of our broader staff and organisational health and well-being program "Healthy Opportunities". As a large multi site organisation it is our mission to provide health and wellbeing programs to employees equally, whether the site be large or small and this can definitely prove to be challenging. The GCC is a program that allows staff to be part of a health and wellbeing activity no matter where they are located allowing us to fulfill this mission. The challenge provides staff the opportunity, encourages and motivates them to integrate exercise into their working life with the chance to make a lifestyle change to order to maintain the activity. ”
Gaynor Henderson,
Healthy Opportunities Coordinator
“The results were fantastic, people lost weight, they were fitter, they slept better, they felt better able to handle stress, and more importantly - they all said they felt more productive at work.”
Dr. David Batman,
Head of Employee Wellness
“The GCC has provided us a way of nurturing our different events that we conduct here at the facility by adding a fun, interactive and informative way of getting more employees moving. The GCC has raised the bar and has almost gotten us to 365 days of Wellness.”
Troy Coviello,
Health & Safety Manager
“I’m delighted to be participating, along with a number of our Group Executives. The Global Corporate Challenge is a great program that helps increase fitness, promotes teamwork and fosters a positive competitive spirit in the workplace.”
Ralph Norris,
CEO
“World Heart Federation staff have participated in the GCC for the last 3 years now – and it is a sign of its success and popularity when staff are already volunteering their ability to participate in the next GCC. The key to its success is its simplicity – and everyone strives to improve their step count on a personal basis as well as for the benefit of the team. The human body needs regular physical activity and the GCC allows employees to do this as part of their regular daily work routine in a fun way.”
Alan Cole,
Corporate Relations Manager
“Our reason for joining the GCC was to focus on the H in HS&E. We set out at improving Health, but also to increase organisational productivity, staff morale and teamwork within our organisation. Teams have driven the initiative forward through a range of activities which have served to make this a rewarding and enjoyable experience. (You can only marvel at the lengths some participants go to organise activities that help to generate more steps!). The GCC is an example of what teams can do when they feel empowered and able to engage on improvements in ways that really matter to them. Who would have thought that HS&E would be so much fun! – If only we can make all improvements as satisfying.”
Ivan Cotterill,
Customer Service Officer
“The GCC was a valuable investment for RAC staff. The impact it had on overall health and personal behaviours is testament to that. There were so many examples of personal achievements including weight loss, renewed family relationships and improved fitness. The organisations achievements were aided by the exceptional support and high level of service we received from GCC organisers. ”
Jenelle Forrest,
Health and Wellness Consultant
“Magna International Inc. (Corporate Campus) found the GCC to be an excellent wellness initiative which also created a positive impact on morale for our employees.”
Anne Hrychuk,
Manager, Human Resources & Payroll
“As a business strongly supporting participation in the Global Corporate Challenge, we have been interested to track improving trends in employees health statistics, and to see firsthand some great individual results. As a healthy food company, Heinz Wattie’s is pleased to actively support and encourage Wellness initiatives such as GCC which are good for the body and the mind and which also help to maintain Heinz Wattie’s a great place to work. ”
Bryce Dyer,
HR Director
“I have to say that we are so glad we participated. We couldn’t have anticipated the enthusiasm from staff and the teamwork it has created. The GCC is extremely professional and effective.”
Peta Hayward,
Director of Human Resources and Legal Services
“We’re a large organisation with employee spread throughout Australia and the globe. The GCC has really helped in uniting our people with the common goal of getting fit, enjoying some healthy competition and most of all having fun. As a health and wellbeing program, the GCC is easy to implement with great results. I would highly recommend it to any organisation considering it.”
Adam Douglas,
Director, Health, Safety and Wellbeing Transformation
“It’s amazing how something as simple as walking can have such a massive impact within our organisation; the motivation has been great!”
Danijel Brener,
Brand Manager
“It's really accessible to everyone. It's much easier for people to walk and wear their pedometer and work in a team to get their steps up, than it is to say, join a gym or to take part in an organised sport. It really engages people in all the different stages in readiness to change.”
Breckon Jones,
Employee Health & Wellness Manager
“What are the key factors to obtaining successful employee engagement? Executive leadership support, a vibrant and dynamic workforce, personal commitment and consistency, and most importantly, worldwide events like the Global Corporate Challenge(GCC). The GCC provides a fun-filled, fact-based, fan-fare event that rallies the masses and produces healthy outcomes for everyone involved. What more could you ask for?”
Walee Jackson,
Manager, HR Programs
“The GCC is a fantastic well managed health initiative. We love it because it instigates friendly competition between teams, helping people to keep motivated through the winter months. We are looking forward to participating again next year and aiming to walk even further!”
Bec Austen,
Health and Injury Management Specialist
“It's really simple, it's a thing that people can do at work so it doesn't make exercise difficult.”
Colin Williams,
Occupational Health Manager
“This was Tyco’s first year participating in the GCC and this has been our largest cross-Tyco wellness program to date. We have seen some amazing results. Our participating employees not only increased their activity levels – they learned about healthy eating, got to virtually explore other parts of the world, and connect with their colleagues. We believed from the outset, that the introduction of the GCC, would provide tangible benefits to many of our employees, which ultimately has helped most of us with our effectiveness at work. ”
Michelle Atkinson,
HR Director EMEA Manufacturing
“AstraZeneca's success is linked to the health and wellbeing of our staff - we depend on them for innovation and enterprise. Fundamental to this is maintaining life balance and physical and mental health and wellbeing are key. For this reason we encourage our staff globally to sign up to the GCC event and increase their activity levels.”
Sue Connelly,
Global Health and Wellbeing Manager
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