Introduction
As a leader in sustainable energy, Impact Solar Group (ISG) is committed not only to transforming the energy market but also to prioritizing the well-being of its employees. Recognizing the risks of prolonged sedentary behavior in the workplace, ISG sought an innovative way to encourage movement and team engagement. To achieve this, they introduced a 100-day step challenge using Pacer for Teams, creating an exciting and competitive environment that helped employees develop healthier habits while fostering teamwork and motivation.
The Challenge: Encouraging Active Lifestyles at Work
ISG's management places a strong emphasis on employee well-being, organizing initiatives such as an annual sports day and office-wide table tennis tournaments. However, many employees still spent long hours seated at their desks during work. To address this, the company needed:
- A flexible and inclusive platform that all employees could easily participate in.
- A step challenge that encouraged long-term behavior change rather than short-term activity bursts.
- A fun and engaging team-based competition that motivated employees to increase their daily movement.
By choosing Pacer for Teams, ISG was able to implement a seamless, technology-driven solution that met all these goals.
Solution: A 100-Day Step Challenge to Motivate and Engage Employees
The 100-day step challenge was designed to encourage participation at all levels and help employees build long-term healthy habits. ISG structured the challenge around:
- Step Counting Challenges – Ensuring that all employees, regardless of fitness level, could participate.
- Team-Based Competition – Encouraging collaboration as employees worked together to reach their goals.
- Surprise Rewards – Maintaining engagement with secret grand prizes and weekly recognition for the highest step count and most improved participants.
Employees found creative ways to incorporate movement into their routines, from taking extra steps during lunch breaks to engaging in new physical activities after work—all driven by the competitive yet supportive nature of the challenge.
Results: Transforming Workplace Wellness
The 100-day step challenge led to remarkable engagement and behavioral change across ISG:
- Higher participation rates, with employees actively competing for top step counts.
- Increased physical activity, as many employees reported walking more than ever before.
- Boosted teamwork and motivation, as secret prizes kept excitement high throughout the challenge.
By leveraging real-time step tracking and seamless smartwatch integration, employees were able to monitor their progress, push their limits, and stay engaged.
Conclusion
Impact Solar Group’s 100-day step challenge with Pacer for Teams successfully turned workplace wellness into a motivating and rewarding experience. By combining technology, competition, and engagement strategies, the company has helped employees develop lasting movement habits while strengthening team dynamics.
As ISG continues to prioritize employee well-being, their approach serves as a model for how corporate wellness programs can inspire long-term behavioral change and create a healthier, more energized workforce.
