JDR Group, in Stephensons Way, has installed an adjustable standing workstation and an under-desk treadmill in its office upstairs so that anyone who wants a break from sitting still can do so.
The move is part of the company’s investment in wellbeing for its staff and is designed to increase their access to regular physical fitness, which has a host of health benefits and can reduce the risk of depression by 30%.
It follows a series of events which took place at JDR Group during the month, including a staff sports day, a healthy eating fuddle and a smoothie day.
The company employs 40 people and has a comprehensive wellbeing programme, focussing on health, training, financial security and team-bonding, with monthly quizzes, social events and a book club.
The standing desk and treadmill have so far proven popular and Leanne Mordue, a director at the company, said they will monitor usage before investing in another for elsewhere in the building.
She said: “Being active is so important and the nature of our work means staff do spend a lot of their time in their seats at their desks. We encourage them to take a walk at lunchtime, but we wanted to see how we could help during their work hours too.
“So we bought the standing desk and treadmill for anyone to use so they can keep fit, keep healthy and keep happy and so far it’s working well.
“Mental health is a huge issue for employees and ensuring our young workforce feel secure and happy in their work is hugely important for us, so getting this new piece of equipment during mental health awareness month felt like the right thing to do.”
JDR Group, which was founded in 2004, offers a full range of digital marketing services including SEO, web design, social media and content marketing.
It has built more than 1,000 websites for its clients in its time and has analysed and audited the marketing operation of more than 250 businesses.
It is also one of just a handful of UK firms to have been awarded the prestigious Elite Partner status by world-leading customer relationship management platform HubSpot.
To find out more www.jdrgroup.co.uk