1. Encourage sustainable commuting

Public transportation, car, bike, share scooter… There are so many ways to get to work. A survey by Acerta shows that last year, one in three commutes was by bicycle. Some cycled the entire route, some combined cycling with public transportation or the car.

So the bicycle is booming. The (high speed) electric bikes and sports bikes are especially popular. It is for this reason that more and more companies are starting bicycle leasing. By offering bike leasing as an employer, your employees can get a bike in a tax-efficient way. The benefit to the employee amounts to about 40%. And that includes maintenance, insurance and roadside assistance!

In the case where the lease cost is offset against gross wages, this cost is also usually cost-neutral to the employer. Talk about a win-win situation!

Want to learn more about bike leasing for your business? Then be sure to attend one of our webinars.

2. Get more exercise

It has long been known that sedentary occupations are not healthy. Some even call it the new smoking. So time to get your employees moving more.

Alternating work is one way to sit less each day. This means getting up every half hour to, for example, take a walk while talking on the phone, go ask your colleague something or play with the office dog. This has a positive effect not only on physical health, but also on productivity and concentration.

Do you make a lot of small moves while working? Try to forgo the car for this and take the bike. If you provide a shared bike, everyone can use it for small trips.

3. Sports together

It also helps to establish a common goal. For example, try to walk 1000 km with all colleagues together in one month. You can use an app like Strava to compile all of your employees’ activities into a group. Does your team consist of competition beasts? Then make it a weekly contest.

At Cyclis, we regularly exercise together. We already organized a challenging bootcamp and once walked from our old office in Beringen to Scherpenheuvel. This is not only good for fitness, but also for team spirit. Time enough to have a chat with each colleague.

4. Provide healthy snacks

Do you already provide snacks for your employees at work? It is then a good idea to replace them with healthier alternatives. For example, you could provide a weekly fruit basket for all colleagues. There are also nut- or oat-based bars and chips. The easiest way is to contact a company that will come and replenish your snack assortment monthly.

5. Pay attention to the ergonomics of your workspace

Incorrect posture during your work, can lead to chronic physical complaints. By paying attention to your employees’ attitudes, you can avoid these kinds of problems. Be sure to talk to your employees about this as well. They are often in the best position to indicate where the work points are.

Some quick wins:

• Provide an adaptable chair
• Have the feet supported
• For office work, provide two screens whose height can be self-adjusted.

6. Illuminate and enlighten

There is nothing more depressing than working in a dark room. Already look at your mood and energy during the dark winter months. Therefore, make sure there is plenty of natural light in your workspace. It is ideal if you can look outside from every seat.

Your brain also craves fresh air. Avoid headaches through proper ventilation system. Don’t you guys have this? Just opening the windows and doors does wonders. Fresh air also lowers CO2 levels in your room, making viruses less likely to spread. Isn’t that something we all want to avoid in 2021?

7. Plants, plants, plants

Plants and flowers are beautiful. It gives your office space a cozy feel. It makes you feel like you are working in nature. Plants also provide air purification and make the air more humid. This only enhances concentration.

Apply these tips to take the first steps toward a healthier work environment. Are you curious about all the other benefits of a bicycle lease plan? We’ve compiled them for you here: https://www.cyclis.be/voordelen-cyclis/