Empowering Employee Wellbeing with Motion Connected
CASE STUDY
Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Background
Since 1955, children, youth, and adults with developmental disabilities have counted on Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities ability to provide excellent services and support. Their mission is to support, empower, and inspire.
Industry: Social Services Agency
Active Participants: 157
Highlights
- High Engagement: 89% of employees enrolled in health insurance actively participated last year.
- Creative Flexibility: Employees feel appreciated and, in turn, provide better work performance for the individuals they serve.
- Happy Employees: 98% satisfaction. Employees like how user-friendly Motion Connected is and how easy it is to earn points by simply walking.
Introduction
In 2022, the Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities (WCBDD) started to evaluate their current employee wellness offerings. A survey revealed a significant gap in wellness programs, highlighting the need for an inclusive solution where all employees could actively participate and feel supported.
Although WCBDD had already formed a Wellness Committee to assess these needs, the existing offerings were limited, particularly given the uniqueness and navigation of health insurance.
Benefits, like vision Insurance, were not 100% covered, presenting an opportunity that called for a wellness shift and a new trusted vendor partner.
The Solution: An Integrated Wellness Approach
WCBDD discovered Motion Connected, a platform that addressed their multifaceted wellness needs while offering an easy-to-use solution for both employees and administrators.
Motion Connected allowed WCBDD to enhance its wellness offerings in several critical areas:
1. Physical Wellness
Employees earned points and rewards for completing activities such as annual physicals and step challenges. To alleviate the financial burden of wellness visits (uncovered by their insurance plan), employees can earn reimbursement, creating an incentive for staying healthy.
2. Support for New Parents
Recognizing the importance of family wellness, WCBDD added a breast pump incentives program, helping to cover a portion of the costs for employees in their childbearing years.
3. Vision and Dental Reimbursement
With no vision insurance, WCBDD leveraged Motion Connected to provide incentives for eye care and encouraged regular dental check-ups through the point system.
Why Motion Connected
Their team is responsive, timely, and eager to assist
The Motion Connected team has been readily available to assist with any questions or challenges, making the program's administration seamless for WCBDD.
Flexibility that fit our needs
The customization and adaptability of the program are other standout features, allowing WCBDD to tailor the platform to their specific wellness goals.
The Outcomes: Stronger Employee Morale, Engagement, and Performance
The impact of Motion Connected at WCBDD has been profound. Employee engagement skyrocketed, with participation rates reaching 89%, far exceeding the strategic goal of 50%. The reward system—offering gift cards for physical activities, annual physical exams, eye care, and more—has further incentivized participation.
Employees have embraced the program’s simplicity and the fun, competitive challenges it offers.
Whether walking during lunch breaks to earn points or competing with colleagues across departments, the wellness program has fostered a sense of camaraderie and healthy competition, leading to strong health outcomes, with employees self reporting:
- 85% started exercising/walking more
- 37% are making more time for daily self-care
- 28% lost weight
“The advice I’d like to give others looking to implement a similar program would be to explain what you’re looking for, and Motion Connected will create a platform that fits your needs. Thank you, Motion Connected, for helping build our Employee Wellness Program.”
– Tiffany // Human Resources Specialist
EMPLOYEE FEEDBACK
“This program really helps encourage, motivate, and reward me for doing the things I would like to do for my health and wellness.
I have lost weight, gotten my blood pressure into a great place, stopped some medications, and boosted my confidence and mood with the help of the supports offered through this program. Thank you!”
“I learned I couldn’t smoke and then go walking. I was struggling so I made the choice to stop smoking and keep walking. I love this program.”
