Business teams in a sweat: “Participating in sports ensures more vitality in the workplace”

In the series Champions NH Nieuws goes in search of the stories behind the participants of the many sporting events in our province. In this episode, Sibel Önemli follows the employees of the North Holland North Security Region, who participate in the Alkmaar City Run by Night. During this run, which was held on May 17, several business teams participated.

“I rarely speak to many colleagues in other departments, such as the ambulance service or the people who work in the office. This way I get to know them better,” says firefighter Hans Nederstigt, who is cited by many as the driver of the event. He has been calling on colleagues to join for years and there are more every year. “This year we had about 45 registrations. With this we can use four teams on the 5 and 10 kilometers,” he says proudly.

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The team of the North Holland North Security Region during the Alkmaar City Run by Night – NH

The employees are preparing in the fire station of Alkmaar. Afterwards, everyone gathers there for a drink. In addition to the sporty element, the fun is also an important reason for many to participate. But running with a business team also has a practical advantage. “It is always well organized here. You can change here, leave your belongings safely and afterwards you can take a shower and have a snack and a drink,” explains ambulance nurse Myrna Stendert.

Together with eachother

Carine van der Eerden of the North Holland North Safety Region is also participating. She believes that participating in sporting events has a positive effect on colleagues and the working atmosphere. “I think that as a company you would like to set a good example that sports are healthy. And what could be better than doing that together,” she says. “In this way, employees are not only encouraged to move more, they also get to know each other better in a different way. And that benefits the working atmosphere.”

You can see how the various employees experience the Alkmaar City Run by Night in the video below.

Business teams in action – NH News

In the program Champions Sibel Önemli goes in search of the stories behind the participants in the many sporting events in our province. A healthy lifestyle is paramount here. This program is made in collaboration with Le Champion.

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