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From pandemic-driven mental health awareness to the threat of economic instability, the importance of well-being is more critical than ever. Corporate wellness programs have become an expectation for job-seekers and employees who seek to optimize their holistic well-being. Unfortunately, there is a widely held belief that only big companies with deep pockets can build a successful program. This is simply not true.<\/p>\n

Small companies can deliver a quality wellness program even with limited resources, as the success of employee wellness programs lies in genuine care and commitment, not extravagant budgets. The goal of this blog post is to provide guidance to launch an employee step challenge through a “do-it-yourself” approach. Once leadership witnesses the positive outcomes of a program, funding for wellness initiatives will be on the way!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

This article was last updated on July 20, 2023<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Overview<\/h2>\n

Formerly considered a \u201cperk\u201d, employee wellness programs<\/a>, and their popular component, wellness challenges<\/a>, are slowly becoming an integral part of the modern work environment. More companies are investing in wellness initiative<\/a>s<\/a> to keep their employees healthy and physically active. In the constant battle against turnover and disengagement, companies should view employee health and loyalty as valuable resources, which can be earned and improved through wellness initiatives. A recent survey found that employees who felt their employer-provided benefits positively affected their lives were more than 40% more likely to say they were loyal to their company<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Despite this, the misconception persists that only large companies with abundant funds can run impactful wellness programs. However, programs that are driven by genuine care and the desire to help employees will always be effective, regardless of the size of the budget. While a generous budget can provide the resources to run programs with minimal administrative burden, managing a small program for your office is possible with some guidance and organization!<\/p>\n

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What Is A Step Challenge?<\/h2>\n

A step challenge is a program, usually organized at work, where employees compete by taking steps throughout the day. In these programs, participants can compete with themselves by trying to hit personal or pre-established step goals, compete against other individuals, and\/or create teams to compete against other teams at their company.<\/p>\n

Regardless of the format, most step challenges should have a leaderboard (preferably real-time or near-time) for participants to check their progress and ranking. To motivate participants, many organizers tie in a reward\/incentive to the program. Some employers award the incentive based on participation in the program and others do so by ranking on the leaderboard.<\/p>\n

This guide goes through the three core components of a step challenge program that an organizer will need to pay special attention to. These components can also be found in other challenges<\/a> (such as nutrition or meditation challenges), so feel free to adapt this guide to your need!<\/p>\n

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