T-Mobile employees are healthier than the rest of Czech population

• As part of the Healthy Company program, T-Mobile employees were tested for cholesterol
• Only 16 % of the participants have a higher cholesterol level
• David Huf, World Champion in Sport Aerobics, prepared special exercise series for T-Mobile employees

Prague, 10 June 2009 - T-Mobile employees had their cholesterol level measured as part of the Healthy Company program. This measurement showed that only 16 % of T-Mobile employees who were tested for cholesterol have a higher level of cholesterol. According to several science studies, every second person has a higher cholesterol level, i.e. cholesterol level exceeding 5.2 mmol/l. Some scientists even estimate this number to be as high as 70 % of population; however the exact figures are not available. When a higher level of cholesterol is ascertained, it is necessary to undergo further blood testing. There are two cholesterol types present in blood: HDL cholesterol with protective function for blood vessels, and LDL cholesterol representing a risk of arthrosclerosis (blood vessel hardening).

Within the Healthy Company program launched last year, T-Mobile has been continuously focusing its attention to the health of its employees. Most health activities concentrate on prevention, including both preventive medical examinations carried out directly in the office free of charge and educational programs, massages, exercise programs for employees, or vitamin-rich food provided to employees within the Healthy Friday program.

"The health of our team is of great importance to us," says Barbora Stejskalová, Executive Vice President Human Resources for T-Mobile Czech Republic. "Investing into preventive measures with the aim to improve the health of all our colleagues is a vital and meaningful part of our HR strategy," adds Barbora Stejskalová.

Within the preventive health care for employees, T-Mobile introduced a system of office exercise in May. Exercise video program accompanied by an instruction brochure was prepared for T-Mobile by David Huf, renowned fitness specialist and World Champion in Sport Aerobics. It is an exercise series that can be easily performed directly in the office or at home without the necessity to visit a fitness centre. This exercise program covers fit-ball exercises, stretching exercises in the office, correct step walking, exercises during long car trips and other exercises intended for relaxing the muscles of the entire body.

About the Healthy Company program
The Healthy Company program running at T-Mobile since 2008 focuses on promoting healthy lifestyle and good work habits among the company's employees. It consists of three sections - Health Prevention aimed at a healthy work environment, Healthy Lifestyle promoting healthy eating habits and Do it in a safe way consisting in safety trainings particularly for T-Mobile employees working in the field. As a part of the program, the employees receive free fresh fruit and juice every Friday after coming to work (Healthy Friday program).

T-Mobile Czech Republic, a member of the international telecommunications group Deutsche Telekom, has almost 6.2 million customers, the number-one operator in the Czech market. T-Mobile is an integrated operator: in addition to telecommunications services, it offers comprehensive ICT solutions not only for companies, but also for other organizations and individuals. It provides outstanding services in the high-speed network, which was proved repeatedly by benchmark testing performed by umlaut (former P3) with Best-in-Test seal.

T-Mobile Czech Republic places emphasis on taking a responsible approach to the environment and society. It adheres to fair business practices, helps beneficial applications and services to see the light of day, supports non-profit organizations, small businesses and individuals, and lends a helping hand whenever crisis situations arise. The company’s employees serve as volunteers in many places across the entire Czech Republic.

More information about the company is available at www.t-mobile.cz, www.t-press.cz (the portal for journalists) and www.t-mobile.cz/pomahame (information on the company’s CSR activities).

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