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As many as 86.5% of employees expect health-supporting initiatives from their employers.
Back pain, chronic stress, and the early signs of burnout do not end when the workday begins. That is why measures helping employees respond earlier and access available support are becoming increasingly important. What role can benefits conducive to prevention play in this, and what might such an approach mean for the employer in the long run?
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From gyms to wellness centres: how fitness clubs in Kraków have changed over the years.
In the past, the gym was primarily associated with barbells and weights. The offering was simple, and the space was dedicated primarily to strength training. Today, a fitness club is much more than that: you can practise Reformer Pilates, train for HYROX competitions, access physiotherapy services, use the sauna, or unwind after work in the recovery zone. Increasingly, you don’t have to be an avid athlete to feel at ease in such a place.
Will new pay transparency regulations consign classic spreadsheets to the dustbin of history? HR needs a new data architecture.
Implementing the pay transparency directive is not merely a legal and organisational challenge for HR teams. It is also a test of companies’ technological maturity. Employers will evaluate positions, assign employees to appropriate pay levels, analyse the pay gap, and prepare salary information taking all variables into account. In practice, this may entail working with large volumes of sensitive data, where relying solely on spreadsheets for processing can become less efficient and more prone to errors.
Poles lack time for their loved ones and for physical activity: family run in Lublin on 13 September.
According to a Statistics Poland (GUS) survey, if Poles had more free time, they would most likely spend it with their loved ones and on physical activity. In practice, however, both adults and children do not get enough exercise. One way to combine both needs is through a shared activity – from walking, swimming or climbing to family sporting events. One of them, “Run, Jump & Have FUN,” will take place this coming Sunday on the grounds of the Motor Lublin Arena at 1 Stadionowa Street.
Wellbeing is not just a buzzword. It is rooted in employee needs that impact the business.
It is becoming increasingly difficult to reduce employee wellbeing to a mere image-building gesture. After all, there are very concrete issues that lie behind it: health, energy, stress, work capacity, and absenteeism. For the company, this means the question is no longer just whether to support people, but how to do so wisely, ensuring that employees truly feel the value of that support while the organisation recognises the business potential.
The Tricity plays 3x3 basketball. Free training sessions in Sopot and Gdańsk.
On the first weekend of September, the MultiSport Foundation’s 3x3ZONE basketball village will be set up at two locations in the Tricity: on Saturday, 5 September, from 11:00 to 19:00 at the Kuracyjny Square in Sopot, and on Sunday, 6 September, during the same hours at the Beach Basket Court by the Summer Stadium in Gdańsk. Visitors can expect basketball challenges, clashes with basketball coach Kacper “Kacpa” Lachowicz, street-style games, and prize-winning contests. Participation in all activities is free of charge.
Not everything at once. Taking care of yourself can be exhausting, too.
Sleep better, move more, eat healthier, scroll less, grow, and nurture your relationships: wellbeing is meant to help us take better care of ourselves. In practice, however, it is easy to turn it into yet another long list of things to tick off right away. In that case, according to experts, it can be discouraging and overwhelming. How can we take care of ourselves mindfully, yet consistently and without undue pressure? What role can technology play in all of this?
Benefit Systems solid results for the second quarter of 2026: the company is growing and strengthening its position across all markets.
In the second quarter of this year, the Benefit Systems Group noted record revenue, approaching the PLN 1.5 billion mark (PLN 1,460 million), which is a 33% year-on-year increase. The group’s adjusted operating profit amounted to PLN 320 million (a 36% year-on-year change), while net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company rose by 55% year-on-year, reaching PLN 222 million. At the end of the second quarter, the sports card user base increased to 2,695.7 million. The group managed 595 fitness clubs, used by 783.9 thousand membership holders.
Benefit Systems strengthens its fitness club portfolio in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship by acquiring the Bella Line network.
Benefit Systems has acquired five Bella Line fitness clubs located in Toruń, Bydgoszcz, and Chełmża with a total area of over 7,000 square meters. The network’s clubs are highly popular among MultiSport cardholders in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship. Bella Line is another significant acquisition, following the Fitness for Life network completed by Benefit Systems in 2026.
Robert Sokołowski appointed CEO of Benefit Systems
Effective 21 September of this year, Robert Sokołowski, manager with nearly 30 years of experience gained in the insurance, fintech, and strategic consulting sectors, will become CEO of Benefit Systems. He specialises in business transformation, the development of digital and direct sales, as well as building and scaling organisations in international markets. The remainder of the Management Board remains unchanged.
Summer in Katowice and the Silesian metropolitan area: a family trip to the outdoor pool.
The summer school break lasts over two months, yet most Poles go on vacation for only 7 to 10 days. What should you do with the children during the remaining time? For residents of the Silesian metropolitan area, a visit to local swimming pools and outdoor bathing areas – ranging from facilities in Katowice and Ruda Śląska to Havířov in the Czech Republic – offers a way to enjoy a holiday atmosphere without having to travel far.
One in three Polish adults does not know how to help a child in an emergency. Experts’ warning after a tragic series of drownings.
According to data from the National Police Headquarters, since the beginning of June, 79 people have already drowned in Polish waters, with as many as 19 on the last Sunday of the month. Summer holidays are statistically the most dangerous time of the year with the youngest being particularly at risk. Experts from the MultiSport Foundation offer advice on how to teach children safety rules. Such a lesson would be useful for adults as well.