Anna Sainio, quality inspector and staff representative, is one of the employees at Jaakkoo-Taara who has taken advantage of the company bike benefit. The ease of the benefit, tax advantages, and above all, environmental friendliness led Sainio to consider getting a bike. She chose an electric model, suitable for both everyday commuting and forest trails.
An electric bike makes it easier to stay active
Although Sainio’s commute is too long for biking to be a practical option before or after a workday, the bike has brought movement and joy into her free time. The threshold to go outdoors has lowered, and time that would otherwise be spent inactive is now passed enjoying nature.
– All passive time that can be turned into outdoor activity boosts your energy. And a bit of wind or other small obstacles no longer feel like a reason to stay inside, Sainio notes.
An electric bike allows for a more relaxed pace, which opens the eyes to the small details in nature. The best cycling moments come when there’s time to observe your surroundings, like birdsong, colors of the forest, and changing landscapes.
Wellbeing and shared motivation at work
Cycling has also sparked conversation within the workplace, and interest in electric bikes is growing.
– We have several colleagues who bike to work. That has definitely encouraged others to consider a company bike. It’s great that this benefit is available to everyone.
Sainio values the employer’s support for wellbeing.
– It’s important that the employer encourages physical activity and enables interest-free installment payments. That helps with employees’ finances too. And from an environmental point of view, it’s great to be able to leave the car at home sometimes. For older employees, an electric bike offers a gentler way to stay active, which can make it easier to get outside.
A company bike isn’t just a mode of transportation, it’s a way to support wellbeing, promote sustainability, and boost daily energy. At Jaakkoo-Taara, this hasn’t gone unnoticed, and those who cycle can feel the difference.