Today, a healthy, sporty lifestyle is one of the most important social values. Whether yoga, cross-fit, bouldering or swimming - the fitness industry is booming! Many companies are already taking up this development and motivating their employees with company sports offers. In the spirit of New Work, variety, flexibility and individual selection of sports benefits are becoming more and more important. 

This is exactly where the WorkOUT Life Balance Award 2019 comes in. As the first and only award for corporate sports, it honours companies that inspire their employees with the topic of health by offering sports activities. A highly remunerated jury of sports experts and new work experts evaluates the applications received and selects "the most sporty companies 2019" at an impressive awards ceremony in Berlin.

The fashion company KERING FSSC GERMANY was chosen as the winner in the "striker" category. In addition to preventive office sports, KERING also offers its employees massages, health days, a sports flat rate and the opportunity to take part in company races. 

In the "quarterback" category, the 25hours Hotel Company hotel chain was able to hold its own against its competitors. The company promotes the health of its employees through fitness memberships, health days, bicycle leasing, massage services and a sports flat rate.

The chemicals company Evonik Technology & Infrastructure has been able to prove itself among the large companies: In-house fitness studios, physiotherapy, sports parks, gyms and swimming pools or hydrojet massage couches are just as much a part of the range as participation in health events.

Among the medium-sized companies, the International Rescue Committee Germany (IRC) scored particularly well. Employees can take part in sports workshops and marathons, join a running group, but can also use bicycle leasing and a sports flat rate.

Any company that offers its employees sports benefits could apply (conditions of participation).

Following the application phase, the winners were selected by an expert jury.

The winners were officially announced at the award ceremony on 12 November in Berlin.

Small companies with 1-49 employees.

Medium-sized companies with 50-499 employees.

Large companies with 500-2,499 employees.

Very large companies with more than 2,500 employees.

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