Walker Tracker Blog
Walker Tracker Accepts Healthiest Employers Award
Last week, the Portland Business Journal hosted the Oregon's Healthiest Employers Awards. For the third year in a row, Walker Tracker made the list! Emily Tobusch, Customer Experience Manager at Walker Tracker, accepted the award on behalf of the Company. ...
Health Coach Q&A
While there are a number of ways to support employee wellness, businesses are increasingly providing support in the form of health coaching. As wellness experts, health coaches support people in making healthy choices regarding fitness, nutrition, and their...
Creating a Culture of Wellbeing with the City of Goodyear, AZ
A lot has changed in the last 6 years. We’ve seen major shifts in the way employee wellbeing program are delivered, the metrics tracked, and the definition of ‘success’. Over that period the City of Goodyear has achieved some incredible goals - they’ve completed 39...
Working From Home Isolation: 8 Ways to Feel Less Alone and More Connected
Remote work sometimes feels like a double-edged sword. The lack of a commute, chance to work in your sweatpants, and flexibility make working from home a dream come true. However, spending the day working alone can be socially isolating, and has led some to seek out...
Wellness Challenges that Drive Real Change: a Case Study
In 2020 we teamed up with Pinnacle Training Systems and launched Walker Tracker for Fresno Unified School District. What started as a simple initiative - a step challenge - grew into a wellness program that members love.“I have participated in the wellness challenges...
Creative, Clever, and Catchy: 55 of the Best Walking Team Names
Since you plan on blowing the competition away during your next activity challenge, why not choose a walking team name that you’re proud to see at the top of the leaderboard? We’ve rounded up 55 of our favorite names – you’re bound to find one you love! 50 Unique...
5 Tips for Digital Wellness While Working From Home
Guest Post Written by Cole Fitter, Intern | Work from Home Yoga We're thrilled to bring you another guest post from our friends at Work From Home Yoga. Wellness expands far beyond physical health. Read on for tips to reduce burnout, wrangle your digital workload...
A Step-By-Step Guide to Developing Employee Wellness Programs
It took 21 years and 20,000 workers to build the Taj Mahal, and sometimes it might feel like developing employee wellness programs takes just as much time and effort. But with the right team and process, you can launch a successful wellness program with ease. Let’s...
5 Mindfulness Hacks for a Stress-Free Work Week
Guest Post by Aurora Myers, CEO, Executive Mindfulness Coach | Work from Home Yoga Here’s the problem: we know mindfulness has its benefits, but when was the last time you actually implemented it into your work day? It’s easy to feel relaxed when on your...
Virtual Wellness Challenge Ideas: 20 Ways to Support Employee Wellbeing
Thanks to the internet, people are more connected than ever before. At the same time, staying in communication via a device can lead to a sense of disconnection. Remote employees rarely get the chance to build relationships with each other the way people do in an...
Wellness Activities for a Busy Workplace: 16 Ways to Support Employee Wellbeing
With the Great Resignation still in full swing, Americans are expecting more from their workplace than ever before. A corporate wellness program displays your commitment to employee wellbeing, allowing you to attract and retain top talent, but even the best program...
Mental Health in the Workplace: How to Support Employees’ Mental Health at Work
Productivity, efficiency, and profit margin are all essential parts of running a company, but those concrete measurables are only part of what makes a business thrive. A lot of what drives an organization forward is how employees feel about the work they're doing and...
A Bright and Exciting Next Chapter!
We have some exciting news to share. Walker Tracker has been acquired by Terryberry! Terryberry partners with organizations worldwide to develop and implement custom employee rewards, recognition programs, and engagement solutions. Terryberry’s 360 Recognition...
How to Encourage Employees to Get Outside More
Wise leaders strive to keep their employees happy because happy employees are more productive and satisfied with their careers. Research shows that spending more time outdoors can help promote our happiness, wellness, and cognitive function. Encouraging your staff to...
A Guide to Observing Mental Health Awareness Week in 2022
May 10th - 16th is Mental Health Awareness week, a chance to advocate for increased understanding and decreased stigma surrounding mental health. It’s also the perfect opportunity to pause and consider how your company supports the mental health of employees. The...
4 Tips for a More Restful Night’s Sleep
Guest Post from Moda Health Ahh, that wonderful feeling of a full night’s rest. You wake up feeling recharged, energized, and ready to take on the day with a clear head and ambitious mindset. Sleep is the foundation of our mental and physical health, and performance...