Fitness First Australia
Fitness First Australia has been recognised as an Employer of Choice in The Australian Business Awards 2014. The Australian Business Award for Employer of Choice recognises organisations which have developed leading workplaces that maximise the full potential of their workforce through practices that demonstrate effective employee recruitment, engagement and retention.
Fitness First strives to maintain a highly supportive and motivating environment for its members and employees. They invest in training programs to develop the core capabilities of their employees. Each staff member is given the opportunity to become Fitness First Certified through a three-tiered strategy that provides a clear career path for every employee. The annual performance review period is not the only opportunity to formally recognise and reward employees – Fitness First has eight annual club awards which are linked directly to key business objectives.
Communication is key in order for Fitness First to gauge employee satisfaction. Regular breakfasts, twice-weekly newsletters, leadership and fitness summits and the Managing Director’s monthly electronic diary ‘Pete’s Blog’, help to keep employees informed and engaged. Staff feedback is integral, with the company’s values “Our Winning Ways” emerging from several staff workshops across six countries.