The Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) has a long-standing tradition of participating in the AdventHealth Corporate 5K. For the past 11 years, over 100 employees have united to celebrate workplace wellness, camaraderie, and team spirit.
Valerie Reed, team captain for the OCSO team, shares practical tips for companies of all sizes to embrace this workplace wellness initiative and enjoy the process.
Q: What are some incentives the OCSO uses to encourage participation in the Corporate 5K?
A: We encourage participation by highlighting team camaraderie. Not everyone in a large organization sees their colleagues regularly, so this event is a fun way to get together! The Sheriff's Office covers participant registration, provides a team shirt, and offers post-race food. The event also counts toward an incentive program connected to our health insurance.
Q: How does OCSO use the Corporate 5K for strategic business purposes?
A: The Corporate 5k allows our employees to give back and run alongside the community they serve. Being out of uniform and in running shoes running or walking with neighbors shows unity and strengthens community ties. Law enforcement can be stressful, so events like this encourage movement, reduce stress, and promote a healthier workforce both physically and mentally.
Q: Please share some of OCSO’s workplace wellness initiatives and the benefits you’ve seen.
A: Workplace wellness is a huge priority at OCSO. Safety and wellness are embedded in Sheriff Mina's values and emphasized during annual training and new hire orientation. We have a full-time wellness team supporting physical, mental, financial, and relational health. On-site fitness centers, mental health support, financial wellness programs, and family events help employees stay happier and healthier. When employees are well, they perform better, and OCSO is proud to support their well-being.
Q: Who participates on the OCSO AdventHealth Corporate 5K team?
A: Employees, friends, and family.
Q: Is there anything you’d like to share about OCSO’s experience at the Corporate 5K?
A: We have always enjoyed this event—it’s one of our largest wellness events of the year! Sheriff Mina leads from the front, regularly finishing among the top executives.
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About AdventHealth Corporate 5K
Held exclusively for Florida's corporate community, businesses and non-profit organizations form teams and participate in the AdventHealth Corporate 5k for camaraderie, friendly competition, and celebrating with co-workers.