Case Study: Cegeka
Summary
Cegeka aimed to enhance employee engagement, wellbeing and improve workplace culture through a custom STEPathON challenge. The challenge was designed to connect employees across borders, encouraging them to be more active and connect with their colleagues in a light and friendly manner. The competition was a success, with employees reporting increased activity levels, improved team connections, and a stronger sense of community across international teams.
Introduction
Client Name: Cegeka
Industry: IT Services & Solutions
Size: 7,000+ employees
Challenge: Custom STEPathON challenge with branded experience
Product Used: STEPathON Challenges
Cegeka is a leading IT solutions and services company with a strong presence across Europe, employing over 7,000 professionals. With teams distributed across multiple countries, Cegeka sought a solution that could bridge geographical distances and foster a sense of connection among employees. The company is committed to fostering a healthy and engaging work environment for its team members, particularly in a context where most workdays are spent at a desk.
Implementation
Cegeka utilized STEPathON's features, which included:
- Gamified experiences that encouraged friendly competition
- Real-time activity tracking across international teams
- Leaderboard functionality to motivate participation
- Cross-border team connectivity features
The platform's flexibility and customizability distinguished it from traditional wellness programs. The STEPathON team worked closely with Cegeka to adapt the experience to their specific, ensuring a smooth and authentic collaboration.
Results
After the custom challenge, Cegeka reported the following results:
- Enhanced Cross-Border Connections: Employees from different countries connected and engaged with each other through the challenge, fostering a stronger sense of community across the organization.
- Increased Physical Activity: The step-counting challenge nudged employees to walk more and integrate movement into their daily routines, moving away from sedentary desk work.
- Improved Employee Engagement: The light and friendly approach to wellness created a fresh way for teams to connect and have fun together, significantly enhancing overall engagement.
- Stronger Workplace Culture: The initiative demonstrated that technology, wellbeing, and people can work together harmoniously, creating a more connected and positive workplace culture.
Testimonial
"Sometimes, great engagement happens when technology, wellbeing and people move together. STEPathON helped us do exactly that in a moment where it was essential for us to find a solution that could connect peers across borders. In a context where most of our day is spent glued to a chair, a light and friendly challenge that nudges us to walk more and count our steps can offer a fresh approach for teams to connect and have fun together. I truly appreciated the openness and flexibility that Radu, Co-founder at STEPathON, showed in adapting the experience to our branding, which made the collaboration smooth and authentic. As an Employer Branding and Engagement Specialist, I highly recommend STEPathON as a meaningful experience for teams."
Conclusion
This case study illustrates how STEPathON can effectively connect distributed teams across borders while promoting employee wellness and engagement. The customizable and flexible approach of the platform made it possible to create an authentic experience that resonated with Cegeka's brand identity and organizational culture. The success of this challenge demonstrates the value of combining technology, wellbeing, and meaningful human connection in the workplace.
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