Monday, April 21, 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Hundreds Benefit from McDonald’s Corporation Corporate Challenge

April 21, 2014. Oakbrook, Illinois. The McDonald’s Corporation Corporate Challenge is off to a great start, with over 500 employees enrolled. We look to continue to increase these numbers and get our corporate employees healthier and more active as a whole. Our initiative includes promoting physical activity in the workplace by suggesting small changes throughout the workday.

Employees have been implementing changes including taking the stairs instead of the elevator, walking during their lunch hour, getting up to stretch their legs during long meetings and swapping out their desk chairs for exercise balls.  Cindy Johnson the Assistant Director of Financial Operations for the past 14 years said, “I like to incorporate different body weight exercises, such as squats and lunges, into my morning coffee break.”

The corporate challenge not only improves our employee’s physical well being, but also the company’s productivity. It is a great way to get employees to interact with each other in an atmosphere beyond work, promoting a more cohesive workplace. Matt Croft, the Digital Marketing Manager whom has worked for the company for 9 years said, “The challenge allows employees from all departments of McDonald’s to interact with one another and gain a sense of camaraderie!”

McDonald’s Corporation is committed to continuously improving our business practices and enhancing our customers’ experience through our Plan to Win strategic plan. McDonald’s Corporation holds customer experience to the highest standard by employing individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Our business practices are ethical, with fairness, honesty and integrity at the core. We give back to the community through our Ronald McDonald House Charities. McDonald’s Corporation is always evolving and strives to compete at the highest level.

For more information, visit the McDonald’s Corporation Corporate Challenge Blog at http://mcdcorporatechallenge.blogspot.com, or email Emily Belcher at sportcom14@gmail.com.


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Monday, March 3, 2014

This just in!

Mission Statement:
To promote physical activity among McDonald's Corporation employees to strive for a healthier, happier and "I'm lovin' it" workplace.

It starts with a simple change such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator, so let's start today!

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Welcome!

Welcome to the McDonald's Corporate Challenge blog! Here you will find the all latest information about the 2014 McDonald's Corporate Challenge. You may be asking yourself…what exactly is a "Corporate Challenge"? A Corporate Challenge is a program that promotes physical activity in the workplace. It is an initiative that strives for a healthier, happier and "I'm lovin' it" workplace. 

Please check back soon for more information about joining the 2014 McDonald's Corporate Challenge!


Disclaimer: This corporate challenge is a class assignment for Northern Illinois University LESM 565, McDonald's Corporation is NOT associated with this blog.