The Global Corporate Challenge ®

The Global Corporate Challenge® (GCC) is a corporate health and wellbeing initiative developed specifically for the workplace. The event was created to address the emerging health crisis resulting from the triple threat – longer workdays, sedentary occupations and little or no exercise.

As you will discover, the GCC is a program that increases staff fitness, promotes teamwork, fosters positive competitive spirit, and supports the workforce to be active, healthy, and more productive.

Most importantly, it’s fun. Participants record their daily walking activity levels from their GCC pedometer and every step moves them further along a virtual walk around the world.

With a daily target of 10,000 steps and a journey that provides reward for effort, participants and their teams have a great time while maintaining the long-term commitment and motivation needed to bring about positive, habitual change. Enjoy!

How far will the 2008 GCC take your company? Registrations now open

The four GCC elements that directly and positively impact on a company's culture and 'bottom' line (both physical and fiscal):

SustainableThis is not a fad involving spandex, it's an invitation to develop a new and lasting relationship with exercise (what you wear is entirely up to you). In 2008 75% of participants reported an increase in fitness and energy levels

EngagingGCC brings organisations together through teamwork, communication, fun and yes, a little healthy competition. Absenteeism decreased by 41%
see HDDP report

AccessibleAll your staff can participate regardless of age or fitness level or physical location. In 2008 97% of participants completed the 125 days challenge

MeasurableStatistics record every step of a participant's journey allowing individuals and the organisation to follow employees' progress and achievements. In 2008 81.8% of participants have changed their health and activity habits though being involved in the GCC

The Footprint Initiative® is an important program of the GCC that educates and supports participants to make a 'global difference' through their GCC participation. From helping communities survive crisis brought about by poverty, war, famine and disease, to reducing our individual environmental impact through carbon abatement and lifestyle choices. The Footprint Initiative® promotes personal, organisational, and global responsibilities.

Every year the GCC funds vital medical research. HDDP was established to help reduce the prevalence of heart disease, Type II diabetes and associated illness through research, education and health promotion activities. This work is ongoing and an important element of each year’s GCC.