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Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body; it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.
- John F. Kennedy
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Employee Step Challenge Engagement Tips That Keep Participation High All Month
You launched the step challenge. The first week was electric - sign-ups poured in, Slack channels buzzed with screenshots, and your leaderboard lit up like a scoreboard on game day. Then week three hit. Half the team stopped logging steps. The group chat went quiet. Sound familiar? You're not alone. Research shows that 83% of employees are more likely to join a wellness initiative that includes a team or community component, but getting people to start isn't the hard part. Keeping them engaged throughout an employee step challenge is where most programs stumble.
Workplace Wellness Statistics 2026: The Numbers Every HR Leader Needs
Here's a number that should get every HR leader's attention: 87% of companies now have a formal wellness program in place, up from just 61% in 2020.
Corporate Wellness Trends 2026: What HR Leaders Need to Know Now
Here's a number that should get every HR leader's attention: 41% of employers plan to increase wellness spending in the next one to two years.
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