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Workplace is a complex and dynamic environment. Programs that promote physical activities enhance workers performance and support positive business outcomes. The promotion of physical activity should be an integral part of any business strategy.Obesity is more often regarded as a personal health issue than a workplace concern. It however becomes a source of concern in the workplace when it begins to affect productivity and job performance. If strategies are not put in place to tackle rising obesity in the workplace, there could be significant consequences for both employers and employees.To reduce obesity and promote the adoption of healthier lifestyle habits in the workplace, Oando Marketing PLC launched a weight loss challenge amongst her employees. The challenge was a physical activity intervention promoted as part of the organization’s overall employee wellness program. This was accomplished using the company fitness center alongside nonequipment based activities to serve as an interactive behavioural change tool which included goal setting, activity logging, team-based campaigns, progress reports, feedback loops etc. Physical activities included aerobic exercises, jogging, skipping rope, strength training, walking and biking, amongst others backed up with good nutrition. The intervention was simple, relevant, personal, socially and financially rewarding, The challenge ran for 12 weeks with a total of 29 participants whose body mass indices were all above 25kg/m 2 . At the beginning of the challenge, their individual weights were measured using a calibrated digital scale, their heights were measured using a rigid tape measure, their BMI was estimated as a ratio of their weight (kg)/height (m 2 ) and their blood pressure was measured using a mercury sphygmomanometer. Upon completion of the challenge, it was found that 93% of participants lost weight while 7% maintained their previous weight. 24% of participants decreased their BMI and moved up the BMI category chart, 69% decreased their BMI but remained in the same BMI category while 7% had no change in their BMI. There was also a 100% decrease in blood pressure amongst participants whose blood pressures were monitored. In terms of outcomes, the challenge increased the overall employee wellbeing of participants and encouraged all employees to prioritize their health by adopting healthier lifestyle habits both at work and at home (health perception, life satisfaction, smoking, body weight, and overall risk status improved.). This led to a conclusion that there is a need for organisations to invest in employee health and wellbeing as employees feel valued and employee satisfaction and engagement is sacrosanct to the performance of any organization.

Promoting Weight Management and The Adoption of Healthier Lifestyle Habits in The Workplace: A Case Study of Oando Marketing PLC