Octec Ltd pulls out the stops to win regional step challenge
OCTEC Ltd has been named the “Most Active Workplace in the Darling Downs”, with an incredible 412,753 average steps across a four-week challenge.
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Announced yesterday by Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise, The Westfund Let’s Shape Up Darling Downs Workplace Step Challenge was a health-focused initiative where businesses made behavioural changes to increase their daily levels of physical activity.
Participating businesses tracked their step count during September, with the winner determined by the organisation with the highest average steps.
With 40 local businesses and more than 900 individuals involved in the challenge, the initiative promoted wellness in the workplace and provided sustainable outcomes for businesses.
OCTEC ParentsNext consultant Orinda Kirstenfeldt said that it was great to be part of the challenge and that the team was very excited to win the inaugural trophy.
“We worked together to keep each other motivated which really made a difference. It kept us on track with our steps and helped us maintain our mental health and wellbeing ” Ms Kirstenfeldt.
