Forte Health - leading the way in sustainable healthcare
As a leading private hospital in Christchurch, Forte Health has long focused on delivering exceptional outcomes for patients, and that same thinking extends to how they support their people. With over 200 employees, Forte Health is committed to benefits that genuinely improve staff wellbeing while also leading the way in sustainable healthcare.
That commitment saw Forte Health introduce Workride, New Zealand’s ride-to-work benefit program, as a practical way to support staff to be more active and reduce transport-related emissions.
Supporting active people and sustainable healthcare
Forte Health has been leading the way in sustainable healthcare. Workride aligns naturally with its broader sustainability goals - including tackling the challenge of Scope 3 emissions, which can be stubbornly difficult to address.
Laura Hercus, Sustainability Lead, Forte Health, says;
“Scope 3 emissions can be stubbornly hard to address. Workride is another tool in the armory that incentivises active modes, and we’re delighted with the early results.”
By supporting staff to cycle more often whether for commuting or everyday travel. Laura continues.
“Workride is another tool for us to help nudge our employee behavior. For anyone contemplating cycling, it’s a way for us to say - hey this is a real option that saves you money, and we are delighted to see 15 of our Kaimahi access bikes through the program over the last 9 months!”
What has your experience been with Workride?
“Introducing Workride has been a smart and simple way for us to support both sustainability and staff wellbeing. Our people love the easy process and tangible savings , it's been great to see such strong uptake. It’s a benefit that genuinely makes a difference in daily life.”
Laura Hercus, Sustainability Lead, Forte Health
Real Benefits, Real People!
“I’d been thinking about getting a bike for a while, but Workride made it feel achievable. Knowing I could spread the cost through the salary sacrifice, and make a 38% cost offset really helped make it more affordable. I’ve been telling all my colleagues to give it a go too!”
Katrina Jolly, Gynaecology & General Surgery Team Leader
“Learning how easy and fast it was to get a new bike through the Workride scheme made it a slam-dunk decision. It also helps show our people the many positives of transport choices that benefit our health, our perspectives, and our planet. Plus, overtaking cars stuck in traffic to and from work makes one smile!”
Danny Rood, Sustainability Advisor
Looking ahead
With strong early engagement, positive staff feedback, and clear alignment with its sustainability goals, Forte Health sees Workride as a long-term addition to its employee value proposition.
By investing in solutions that support healthier people and a healthier planet, Forte Health continues to demonstrate leadership in what modern, sustainable healthcare can look like on and off the hospital floor.
Workride is New Zealand’s Ride to Work Benefit program. 1,500 employers chose us to get more people cycling for every day transport. If your organization is ready to support your team to a healthier commute; provide your employees with more benefits and improve employee retention; get in touch with Workride today!
