A full house at the health center, inspiring talks by Andreas Niedrig, and a donation to a good cause. On Friday, May 22, amid absolutely perfect weather, it was time once again to kick off the SPALECK Health Day! The health center on Robert-Bosch-Straße served as the venue for what is now the 12th edition of the event. The day resulted in fully booked stations, enthusiastic employees, and plenty of valuable ideas for everyday work. The response from the entire staff was overwhelming. It became clear just how important the issue of health is to the company.
From sleep analysis to flight simulators: A comprehensive program for health
At the stations themselves, people were busy checking, measuring, and offering advice everywhere you looked. Together with strong partners, we have established a wide range of modern screening and diagnostic options, ensuring that there is something to suit every need:
- Standard Checkups: Professional blood tests and comprehensive body analyses provided participants with a detailed overview of their current fitness level.
- Back & Posture Analyses: During the targeted back check, employees learned a lot about their own ergonomics and received valuable tips for the workplace.
- Innovative Diagnostics: A sleep analysis using pupillography that provided fascinating insights into one’s own biorhythm and personal level of rest.
Anyone who needed a pick-me-up during the event could stock up on healthy, energy-boosting snacks and vitamins at the well-stocked Brainfood stand. Right next door, a special challenge awaited: In the VR flight simulator, participants had to demonstrate their balance, coordination, and, above all, core stability.
The absolute highlight: Goosebumps and motivation with Andreas Niedrig
The captivating talk by renowned triathlete Andreas Niedrig drew a large crowd and provided profound inspiration. His moving life story, marked by extreme highs and lows, as well as his practical tips on self-motivation, left many listeners truly amazed. His insights gave the team plenty to talk about and provided new motivation for their personal health journeys. A powerful performance that will leave a lasting impression.
Taking Responsibility: A Donation to the Edith Stein Hospice
Since health and social responsibility are inextricably linked for SPALECK, the company’s Health Day is traditionally combined with support for a worthy cause in the region.
This year, the donation went to the Edith Stein Hospice in Bocholt, which does invaluable work in supporting people. Karin Spaleck, together with the organizing team, presented the symbolic check to Esther Schwiederowski, the head of nursing services. The company is very pleased to be able to support this important organization.
A big thank you to everyone involved
A day like this can only be made possible through strong teamwork and good organization. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our external partners—Techniker Krankenkasse, BG ETEM, BGHM, and Ostertor Apotheke—for their expert support.
Special thanks are also due to the Health Circle team: Gabi Mumbeck, Christiane Büdding, and Hanna Hitpaß worked behind the scenes to coordinate everything and prepare for the day. We would also like to thank Marina Pawlak of Techniker Krankenkasse for her excellent coordination in the run-up to the event.
We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to the management and the Spaleck family. Through their ongoing support and by explicitly allowing such activities to take place during regular working hours, they are sending a strong message of appreciation, support, and commitment to the overall well-being of the entire workforce.
