John Barron, Author at GoChallenge

GoChallenge Validated: New research involving 11,575 participants across 73 companies confirms the power of our platform.

Posted on 3 September 2024 by John Barron

In a recent study published in the journal Healthcare, researchers at the University of South Australia explored the impact of the 15-Minute Activity Challenge—a mobile health (mHealth) initiative designed to enhance workplace wellness. This study demonstrated how short, daily physical activity sessions can significantly boost employees’ physical and mental health across various industries. The 15-Minute

Former Manchester United & Ireland star John O’ Shea invests in GoChallenge

Posted on 29 August 2024 by John Barron

GoChallenge, a leading employee engagement platform focused on promoting health and wellness, is thrilled to announce a significant investment from John O’Shea, former Manchester United and Republic of Ireland soccer player.. As a seasoned professional athlete and hugely respected figure in the sports world, John O’Shea has always championed the importance of physical fitness and

The power of work friendships, and how to encourage them.

Posted on 6 March 2024 by John Barron

Did you know that employees who have a friend at work are seven times (700%) more likely to be engaged in their job. At GoChallenge our mission is to reconnect and re-energise the workplace. Never has this been more critical when you consider that millions of people suffer from loneliness, with more than 300 million

We’re far more health conscious than previous generations. What does this mean for you as a manager / employer in 2024?

Posted on 3 January 2024 by John Barron

Gen Z & Millennials (people in their twenties – forties) are arguably the most health-conscious demographics on record. According to England’s National Health Service (NHS) data, smoking and drug use among young people in the U.K. is in decline, and the number of younger individuals who have never smoked is at the lowest levels since

66% of workers feel disconnected from their colleagues. How can companies help?

Posted on 10 July 2023 by John Barron

According to recent research from Hubspot 66% of workers feel disconnected from their colleagues. This is understandable considering today’s dynamic and dispersed work environment forging new friendships has become a far more challenging task. This is an alarming trend on businesses for the following 3 reasons: At GoChallenge we’re all about creating opportunities for friendship

5 key things we learned from speaking with 56 HR Directors

Posted on 4 May 2023 by John Barron

Over the past number of months the GoChallenge team have spoken to 56 HR professionals across the globe to help us get a deeper understanding of the rapidly changing world of work. We spoke with executives from businesses of all shapes and sizes, from family run SME businesses to Fortune 500 companies. These executives were

Five tips for finding happiness at work

Posted on 20 March 2023 by John Barron

Work, it’s something most of us do though it isn’t always enjoyable. Whether it’s long hours, gruelling tasks or just the repetitive nature of a day-to-day routine, work can sometimes be something we have to endure rather than something we enjoy. But given that work takes more of your life time than any other activity,

Want to be happier at work? Flex your social muscle.

Posted on 28 February 2023 by John Barron

Workplace happiness is mission critical for any successful business. Research shows that happy employees are: How do you create happy employees? If the last two years have taught us anything it’s that people crave the human side of work. People want social and personal interactions with their colleagues and managers, no matter where their work

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