Here at Concilium we consider sport to be a large part of our company culture and a background in sport to be an essential quality that we look for in our graduates.
But why is an active lifestyle so important for improving workplace performance?
Looking back over our health and well-being series at the start of the year, we’ve spent a lot of time looking into the importance of eating the right foods and how this can consequently improve memory, concentration and energy levels. But, it’s also crucial to factor in the effects of a fit and active lifestyle when judging how to improve office productivity.
Research into the impact of sport on the workplace found that sport can have a positive impact on boosting morale and improving mood, motivation and productivity in the working environment - with nearly 50% of employees saying that sporting success made them more productive in their jobs.
The personality traits that athletes adopt can also be directly applicable for influencing behaviour and consequently developing workplace success.
How an active lifestyle positively impacts productivity in the workplace:
Boosting energy levels
Regular exercise increases the blood flow to the body and improves cardiovascular health and fitness. This allows more blood, oxygen and nutrients to get to muscle tissue in the body – improving their ability to produce more energy.
Relieving stress
Exercise releases endorphins, which has been shown to be effective in elevating your mood and reducing the effects of stress and anxiety.
Improving brain health and memory
The increase in heart rate caused by exercise increases the flow of blood and oxygen to the brain, consequently improving brain function and protecting memory and thinking skills. Exercise can also stimulate the production of hormones that can enhance the growth of brain cells.
Resilience
While sports can bring a great sense of achievement and enjoyment to many, the effects of injury and losing games/competitions can result in players being put into a downward spiral. Having the ability to bounce back after a relegation or a broken bone shows key strength and flexibility, which is needed in the ever-changing world of business.
Competitiveness
Staff who participate in sports naturally have a strong drive and determination to win and will push themselves to achieve above and beyond that of their competitors.
Teamwork
Being able to work efficiently with others and putting the right people forward for the job, ahead of your own needs, is essential for the growth of a company. Not forgetting, one of the most important qualities of a good leader is being able to bring people and their ideas together to build a successful brand.
Sports culture at Concilium
At Concilium Search we are constantly encouraged to pursue a healthy lifestyle, through the foods we eat, the vitamins we take and by remaining fit and active outside of work. Our Concilium consultants currently hold a range of sporting achievements to their names and regularly play in sports teams in their free time.
Here are what our Consultants said about the positive impact of sport on their working lives:
“Competitive sport helps me switch off from work. This break, combined with the physical challenge and enjoyment, feeds positively back into the office, improving performance all-round.”
David Potter, Senior Consultant and Rugby player
“Aside from being healthy physically and mentally, there are many traits from sport which are transferable to our working environment. Playing a high level of football has instilled a highly competitive nature within me which allows me to succeed in this job. The pain of losing is something which I use to motivate myself to ensure I only achieve the best results at work, in a very competitive industry where any small advantage can make a huge difference.”
David Brown, Senior Consultant and ex semi-professional Football player
“Sport has shown me exceptional levels of respect, honour and accountability, as well as healthy competitiveness. All these essential skills and lessons have been directly translated into my work, as I continue to uphold high standards of performance. Work is ultimately what you make of it and how hard you are willing to work to achieve continual high standard of performance. Thus, you should consider combining both the physical challenges of sport with the mental challenges of work to thrive in any environment.”
Joshua Jarvis, Associate Consultant and ex professional Rugby player
“Transitioning from a career in professional sport into a ‘desk job’ has been a hard one. Dedicating as much time as we do to keep Concilium above our steep trajectory of growth sometimes makes it difficult to keep active and play sports.
There is no doubt that there is a strong correlation between my moods and productivity at work, to the amount of fitness/sport I do each week.”
Thomas Moore, Consultant and professional Cricket player
“Sport gives me the opportunity to exercise my natural competitive spirit outside of the office and to unwind whilst staying fit and healthy, allowing me to come into the office focused and ready to tackle whatever the coming week has to offer.”
Max Spedding, Senior Consultant and Hockey player
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