From frustration to fun: A smoother, smarter challenge across four countries
Lindt successfully transformed their employee sports challenge by switching to Activy, resulting in improved team integration, reduced absenteeism, and higher productivity across four countries. The clear, user-friendly app and strong support led to a seamless experience and significant engagement.
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Background: Goals & Motivation
Lindt wanted to overcome challenges faced in previous sports initiatives and achieve meaningful engagement from their employees. They sought to enhance employee health and wellbeing, improve team collaboration, and reduce the administrative burden on their HR team.
After facing issues with a previous Czech-based app, Lindt turned to Activy, seeking a more user-friendly, clear, and efficient platform for their next sports challenge. The goal was to create an environment of friendly competition and improve overall employee engagement.
“We finally broke the spell. People saw that a well-functioning, clear app could really make this fun again.”
Challenge Execution
The Be Better Challenge vol.2 was a one-month competition focusing on team rivalry and integration across countries. Employees were grouped into teams, each led by a captain who was responsible for motivating the group.
The challenge featured various sports activities, including themed missions, and emphasized eco-friendly transportation to work. Tracking was done via the Activy app, which streamlined the experience with clear instructions, smooth integration with external apps like Strava, and transparent rules for activity tracking.
This shift to Activy resulted in a seamless execution, with fewer logistical hurdles, clearer communication, and faster issue resolution.
90 participants across 4 countries: 🇵🇱 🇭🇺 🇨🇿 🇸🇰
“A transparent, well-functioning app finally changed everything.”
Business Impact & Results
- 58% of employees reported fewer sick days (L4)
- 71% improvement in overall wellbeing
- 96% increase in team integration, strengthening company culture
- 60% boost in productivity, linking physical activity to work performance
- Average satisfaction score: 9.2/10
Coordinator Quote (Marzena Amroziak, People Partner CEE)
“Your support and guidance were a game-changer. It’s thanks to you that the project was a real success.”
Employee Quote:
“Thanks to the challenge, I started moving more and can now play with my son without losing my breath.”
Final Business Reflection
Switching to Activy was more than just a change in apps—it was a transformative experience that positively impacted both employees and the HR team. The challenge no longer felt like a logistical burden but a fun, engaging, and motivating experience for everyone involved.
“From our project team’s perspective, it was simply great. We didn’t need to micromanage anything like before.”
Looking ahead, Lindt is considering expanding the challenge’s duration to three months and including additional countries to further increase engagement. The success of this initiative has shown the value of integrating physical activity and competition into the workplace for better employee health and morale.
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