Attention: All Associates

Can you believe it's already October? That means our newest Essex Wellness Challenge, Walktober, has begun!

Registration is open through Friday
Go to https://essex.walktober.com/ to register today! Hurry, because registration closes Friday, October 6. The official challenge lasts all month long, from October 1^st to October 31^st.

The Whole Team's Here
Team participation is highly encouraged! Meet new Essex team members and join a team at a different location if you’d like. Official teams are between 3 and 5 associates.

Team Challenge #1: Arrange a Fall Photo Shoot Challenge
As part of Walktober, each week we'll also feature a fun team challenge. There will be four optional challenges in all, with submissions due by Tuesday, October 24. 

Team Challenge #1 is "Arrange a  Fall Photo Shoot." Get your camera apps ready and gather your team together for a fun fall photo! Submit your photo(s) to the Benefits Team at benefits@essex.com by Tuesday, October 24. The team with the Funniest photo shoot will receive 2,000 points ($50 value) for each team member.  

Supporting the wellness of others
For this wellness challenge, the top 3 teams may choose one of ten organizations for Essex to make a donation to on their behalf.  Each week we will highlight two of the ten charities on Buzz. For full details of all the charities, see the Walktober FAQ's here, starting on page 3.

• The Breast Cancer Research Foundation is dedicated to preventing and curing breast cancer by advancing the world’s most promising research.
• Feeding America’s mission is to feed America’s hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger.

Questions?
Check out the  Wellness Page under HR on Buzz for FAQ’s and details on the incentives for this challenge. If you have questions, please contact benefits@essex.com