Prudential Bank has successfully concluded its 3-month Step Challenge, a health initiative aimed at promoting employee health and wellness. The challenge, which included a mandatory health check and a step challenge, encouraged employees to prioritize their physical activity and healthy habits.

Prudential Bank culminated its Step Challenge with a vibrant health walk and aerobics session. The event featured an approximately 2-hour walk covering 11 kilometers. The route spanned from the bank’s head office on Ring Road Central to Kanda Highway, through the Airport Residential Area, and back via Liberation Road, ending at the head office.

The bank declared June as Health Screening Month, marking a strategic shift towards fostering a workplace culture that prioritizes health and wellness. Employees underwent comprehensive medical check-ups, including tests to monitor their health and adopt preventive care practices.

Speaking to the media after the health walk, Lilian Antwiwaa Asante, Head of Human Resources at Prudential Bank, explained that the Step Challenge, which was a key component of the health initiative, encouraged employees to participate in a virtual walk from Accra to Tamale, logging 3,700 kilometers per group to promote physical activity and teamwork.

The health initiative is expected to become an annual fixture, reflecting the bank’s long-term commitment to employee well-being. Regular health screenings and physical activity can help prevent chronic diseases and improve overall well-being.

Asante stressed that healthier employees are more energized, productive, and connected to the organization’s mission. “The Step Challenge fostered a sense of camaraderie and teamwork among employees, promoting a positive work environment.”

The bank plans to continue promoting employee health and wellness through regular health initiatives. The initiative may be extended to other organizations, promoting a culture of health and wellness in the corporate sector.

Lilian Antwiwaa Asante emphasized the importance of developing the habit of moving and stepping. “I think we should move… As a country, as a nation, and as a people, we should just develop the habit of moving, of stepping.”

The Executive Head of Corporate and Institutional Banking at Prudential Bank, Edward Commey, also emphasized the importance of teamwork and client service in the bank’s operations. Speaking to Business Week after the health walk, Commey highlighted the bank’s core values and its commitment to serving clients.

“We are a family, and when we went on the walk, you saw how we are together now. We want to send a message out there to our clients that we are together. Teamwork is what we need to serve our clients.”

PBL is set to launch a major initiative, with Commey hinting that the bank will “shock the whole world” and change the banking landscape. The bank prioritizes serving clients with passion and energy, while also showing interest in their health and well-being. Commey also emphasized the importance of health awareness, particularly for prostate and breast cancer.

“Watch out! PBL is about to shock the whole world. The banking landscape is going to change. Our milestone in the industry is going to be phenomenal going forward now. Watch out for PBL in the coming days.”