Introduction
Dentsply Sirona is a global leader in dental equipment and technology, known for innovations like CEREC, Primescan, and SureSmile. While the company’s products empower dental professionals worldwide, its internal focus on wellness and team-building is just as strong. To engage employees across the UK and Ireland, Dentsply Sirona adopted Pacer for Teams, using virtual step challenges to encourage fitness, friendly competition, and cross-location connection.
The Challenge: Engaging a Distributed Workforce
Before implementing Pacer for Teams, the company’s wellness initiatives were largely centered at the Weybridge office, unintentionally excluding team members across the UK and Ireland. Coordinating group activities that spanned multiple regions proved difficult, especially when in-person events were the norm. Dentsply Sirona needed a solution that was inclusive, easy to use, and geographically flexible.
The Solution: Solo Adventure Challenges with Nationwide Participation
The company launched a Solo Adventure Challenge through Pacer for Teams to unite employees virtually. The format allowed individuals to walk at their own pace while tracking progress along a shared virtual route, fostering a sense of community and motivation—regardless of location.
Key features that drove success included:
- A virtual race experience that allowed participants to compete individually but visualize their progress together.
- A user-friendly app interface that made participation simple and enjoyable.
- The ability to create multiple challenge formats, helping admins tailor events to different team-building goals.
Motivation Through Incentives and Inclusion
To ensure the challenge appealed to everyone—not just fitness enthusiasts—Dentsply Sirona implemented a raffle-style prize system. All participants who completed the challenge were entered into a draw for prizes, ensuring equal motivation across the board. This approach helped boost participation and maintain engagement throughout the challenge duration.
Results: A Stronger, More Connected Team
The Pacer challenge succeeded in breaking down location barriers, helping employees feel part of a collective wellness experience. Employees were motivated to go the extra mile—literally—while building camaraderie with colleagues they might not otherwise meet in person.
The initiative also became a valuable team-building tool for internal communications, with promotions sent through team channels and email, increasing awareness and driving sign-ups.
Conclusion
By integrating Pacer for Teams into its wellness strategy, Dentsply Sirona created a scalable, engaging solution to foster physical activity and cross-regional team connection. The Solo Adventure Challenge provided the flexibility needed to bring remote employees together, making wellness an accessible and enjoyable part of company culture.
