Cycling is not only good for your staff but good for your business too!
On time: in rush hour, a bicycle can be twice as fast as a car in busy traffic. That means people who cycle in to work are less likely to be late.
On the ball: cycling boosts the brain cells and makes employees happier, more alert and motivated at the start of each day. They’re likely to be more productive, and they’ll also work off any stress at the end of the day on their ride home.
Less sick leave: regular cyclists can be as fit as someone ten years younger, and their immune systems will be stronger – which means a happier, healthier workforce, and one less likely to be off sick with minor colds and flu.
Better for your company image: With more cycle commuters in your company, and by offering support for them, you can demonstrate your business’ commitment to sustainability and the health and well-being of your staff. This will strengthen your Corporate Social Responsibility status and can contribute to your ISO 14000 standards.
It saves money: employees who take their bikes rather than cars to meetings or to catch the train won’t have to claim back costs for parking or fuel, which means you’ll have fewer expenses to cover.
You can help your employees make positive, beneficial changes to their lives and your business by supporting them to become regular cyclists.
Whatever the current take-up of cycling within your business, there’s something you can do to encourage more of it!
With these pages we will show you how to do this, and how other companies have made this happen.