How DDI Created a Wellness Culture That Lasts by Focusing on Engagement and Habit Formation

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Bridgeville, Pennsylvania

Industry

Leadership Consulting

company size

1K-5K employees

Woliba Solutions

 Wellness Challenges, Recognition, Coaching, Health Data Management, Wellbeing Resources, Surveys, Rewards

Focus Areas

DDI wanted more than just short-term participation—they were aiming for long-term behavior change. With Woliba, they boosted engagement, increased challenge participation, and helped employees build sustainable wellness habits that are becoming part of the company’s everyday culture.

The Challenge

DDI, a global leadership consulting firm, knew that high performance often came at the expense of wellbeing. While their team was deeply committed to professional growth and client success, burnout and disengagement were becoming harder to ignore.

Their previous wellness platform lacked the flexibility and depth needed to make a lasting impact. Engagement was low, content felt generic, and the experience wasn’t tailored to the diverse needs of their workforce—including remote staff, frequent travelers, and desk-based teams.

“We ended up moving [to Woliba] because we wanted a more holistic approach to wellness with more opportunities to earn points and customize your personal wellness journey.”
DDI Program Admin Kerrie Lutz

They needed a platform that was intuitive, modern, and motivating—something that could deliver both short-term wins and long-term behavior change.

The Solution

DDI partnered with Woliba to create a more intentional, personalized approach to wellness—one that aligned with their company values and empowered employees to take ownership of their health.

Woliba’s all-in-one platform allowed DDI to consolidate wellness tools in a single, easy-to-use hub. The rollout included:

Personalized Wellness Challenges

Employees could join movement, nutrition, and mindfulness challenges based on their goals and interests. Challenges were updated monthly to maintain excitement and participation.

 Seamless Integrations

Team members synced devices like Fitbits and Apple Watches, removing the friction of manual tracking and making it easier to build healthy habits over time.

Curated Wellness Content

Woliba’s in-house team provided articles, videos, and recipes tailored to DDI’s monthly wellness themes. Content was short, engaging, and relevant to everyday routines—ideal for busy professionals.

 Recognition and Incentives

Employees earned points for completing healthy habits and could redeem them for rewards. The platform’s built-in recognition tools allowed teammates to celebrate wins and shout out healthy behaviors in real time.

Real-Time Data and Insights

DDI’s HR team gained access to a dashboard that tracked engagement, challenge completions, and wellness trends—giving them the data needed to fine-tune their program and show leadership the impact.

The Impact

After switching to Woliba, DDI saw immediate and lasting results:

  • Challenge completions increased by 220%, reflecting stronger follow-through and motivation

  • Platform engagement rose by 85%, with employees returning to log habits, recognize peers, and access wellness resources

  • Wellness assessment completions grew by 60%, providing deeper insight into employee health and stress levels

  • Social feed activity surged by 300%, highlighting the platform’s role in building connection and community

  • Enrollment outpaced expectations, surpassing previous platform adoption by 2.5x

More than just metrics, the shift represented a cultural evolution. Wellness had moved from being a standalone initiative to becoming part of the employee experience—embedded in routines, language, and shared values.

What’s Next

With engagement at an all-time high, DDI is continuing to expand and evolve their wellness efforts. Current goals include:

  • Enhancing their recognition and rewards structure to sustain motivation

  • Expanding coaching tools and resources to support leadership growth and resilience

  • Using data from Woliba’s dashboards to personalize future campaigns and drive continuous improvement

Woliba’s flexibility ensures that as DDI’s needs evolve, their wellness program can grow alongside them—without sacrificing usability or engagement.

 

Key Takeaways

DDI didn’t just want participation—they wanted transformation. With Woliba, they found a partner who could deliver both.

By combining habit-building, education, gamification, and recognition into one seamless experience, Woliba helped DDI turn wellness into a core part of their culture. It’s no longer a box to check—it’s a daily opportunity to support people in showing up as their best selves.

“The platform is visually appealing, the streamlined experience is easy to navigate, and employees enjoy the freedom to engage when it works for them.”
— DDI Program Admin Kerrie Lutz

 

“I’d give Woliba a 10! I’ve been trying hard this year to work out more, and I’m motivated by the point system. I love that I can log my workouts and sync my Fitbit—it’s helping me stay on track.”
— Brehan Stetka, DDI

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