Millennium Marathon, the country’s premier road-running event, has hosted a Corporate Wellness Forum in Accra, bringing together corporate leaders, HR professionals and wellness experts to advocate healthier and more productive workplaces.
The forum, held at The Mix, focused on the relationship between employee wellbeing, workplace productivity and corporate culture. Organisers said the initiative forms part of the marathon’s wider mission to promote wellness, active lifestyles and community development across Ghana.
Speaking at the event, Catherine Morton, Chief Executive Officer of Millennium Marathon, said corporate wellness had become essential for businesses seeking long-term growth and productivity.
“Corporate wellness is no longer optional, it’s a business imperative,” she said. “Through this forum, we aim to equip businesses with actionable insights and strategies to prioritise employee wellbeing, boost productivity and reduce workplace stress.”
The event featured three panel discussions centred on workplace wellness and employee engagement. The first panel, themed Integrating Wellness into Corporate Culture, included Salah Kalmoni, Andrea Akl and Noalina Kuukua Slippi-Mensah.
The second panel discussed Work Life Integration in the Modern Corporate World and featured Gideon Ataraire, Kwasi Tabury and Dr. Elton Fredrick Afari.
The final session explored the role of running communities in promoting wellbeing under the theme Running Clubs, a Clear Pathway to Wellness. The discussion was led by Gigi Rose Mann and included Ernest Bediako Sampong, Kevin Atikpui and Abdul-Samed Shaibu.
Participants attended expert-led sessions on physical fitness, nutrition, mental health and stress management, alongside workshops on workplace wellness strategies and team-building activities. Organisers said the event also provided networking opportunities for executives, HR managers and wellness professionals.
Ernest Boamah said the forum was intended to help organisations build sustainable wellness programmes and encourage healthier working environments.
“We believe that healthier employees lead to stronger companies,” he said. “This forum is an opportunity for companies to learn, connect and take tangible steps towards building sustainable wellness programmes.”
According to organisers, international research by Harvard Business Review in 2018 found that employees who exercise regularly record 21 per cent higher productivity levels and 27 per cent lower absenteeism. They also cited a 2021 survey by the Ghana Employers Association which indicated that one in four employees experienced stress or burnout at work, affecting collaboration and overall efficiency.
During the forum, Millennium Marathon also launched the Health & Fitness Index, an annual publication expected to rank corporate organisations based on their workplace health and wellbeing initiatives and commitment to employee wellness.
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