How Gilsbar Used Data and Recognition to Strengthen Engagement and Build a Culture of Wellness

Before Woliba, Gilsbar utilized another vendor for wellness management. This vendor did not allow for creation of custom events or internal surveys, therefore our wellness coordinator would manually track points outside of the system through spreadsheets—coordinating such events as meditation and yoga. Participation was steady, but the approach was time-consuming and disconnected.

Gilsbar wanted more than automation. They were looking for a centralized platform that could:

• Use employee health data to guide proactive programming

• Create a culture of appreciation through peer and manager recognition

• Provide timely feedback through surveys and performance-linked engagement

• Save time on planning and tracking while building something that employees would actually use
  

To make the most of their new platform, the team set clear SMART goals:

1. Use health data to plan wellness challenges and events

2. Increase recognition within the organization

3. Encourage managers to participate in regular recognition and feedback.