Kaniksu Land Trust sets 'CEO Challenge'
(Courtesy photo) In this file photo from 2016, a group walks as part of Kaniksu Land Trust’s Park Rx program. Now, the group — in conjunction with the Sandpoint Department of Parks and Recreation — will be launching the first CEO Challenge on July 1. The CEO Challenge is a competition designed to get the working people of Bonner County outside and moving, for both their own health and the health of local companies and the local economy.
SANDPOINT — Kaniksu Land Trust, in conjunction with the Sandpoint Department of Parks and Recreation, will be launching the first CEO Challenge on July 1.
The CEO Challenge is a competition designed to get the working people of Bonner County outside and moving, for both their own health and the health of local companies and the local economy.
Studies have shown that placing an increased focus on physical activity and taking time outdoors during the work day has a significant positive impact on the heath and productivity of individuals and companies.
Research done over the last 30 years has shown that simply taking a 20-minute outdoor walk has been shown to dramatically increase productivity (Environment & Behavior, 1991; Journal of Environmental Psychology, 1995).
Furthermore, employees who work at companies which encourage them to get physical exercise in the outdoors report higher levels of job satisfaction, which also translates to increased productivity and less employee turnover (“From Evidence to Practice: Workplace Wellness That Works” De La Torre, Hector, and Ron Goetzel).
The CEO Challenge will take place July 1-31; each business will compete to earn the most points per employee (total points divided by number of employees). Participants will earn 1 point for individual activities, 2 points for participating in sponsored activities and 3 points for participating in special events occurring during National Parks and Recreation Month; a final list of these activities will be provided to participating companies the week before the challenge begins. Any physical activity session of more than 20 minutes is valid for points, and we encourage participants to try new activities. Companies will be divided into 3 groups: Public Sector, Private Companies with less than 25 employees and Private Companies with more than 25 employees.
The winning company in each division will be awarded a trophy and bragging rights for the next year, individual prizes will also be awarded. The Challenge will begin with a special health event on July 1, and will finish with a closing event on July 30; more details on these events will be included with the final activities schedule.
If you are interested in participating in the CEO Challenge, contact Cami at Kaniksu Land Trust by calling 208-263-9471 or emailing cami@kaniksu.org.