When HR leaders talk about impact, they often mean programs that spark real change without piling on extra admin work. That’s exactly what On the Goga’s employee Wellbeing Challenges deliver.

Each quarter, every user in the On the Goga Wellbeing Hub is invited to take part in a month-long community challenge designed to support small, consistent shifts toward healthier habits. These challenges are simple, science-backed, and fully managed by our team, meaning HR admins get all the benefits without any of the burden.

How Community Challenges Work

Once a new challenge launches, every Wellbeing Hub user will see it front-and-center when they log in. From there, it’s easy: they’ll receive a new activity prompt every day throughout the month. These bite-sized actions are rooted in the challenge theme and are designed to be approachable no matter someone’s schedule, personality, or stress level.

Think of prompts like:

“Take five minutes to focus on your breathing.”
“Ask someone you admire for advice.”
“Check in on someone you care about.”

Participants are encouraged to complete as many days as they can. Reaching milestone days earns them entries into an end-of-month raffle. It’s lighthearted motivation with a real science-based backbone: consistent, small actions plus positive reinforcement are key components of long-term behavioral change.

And while the actions may seem small, their impact stacks up. By the end of the month, participants often report not just progress, but perspective, a noticeable shift in how they relate to themselves, others, or their work.

What HR Leaders Need to Know

Want to know one of the best parts of our quarterly community challenges? You don’t have to lift a finger to make them run.

Every challenge is:

Included in all Hub plans for free
Promoted directly to users through in-app notifications and emails
Supported with guided milestone tracking
Wrapped with a raffle that we fully administer

We also let you know what’s coming in your monthly HR Strategy Guide, so if you do want to promote the challenge internally, you’ve got everything you need to do it quickly and easily. But whether you champion it actively or not, your team will still have access to the experience.

And if you’re looking to customize the experience even further, Wellbeing Hub clients can launch private challenges for just their employees, perfect for aligning with organization goals, company values, or wellness needs unique to your team.

A Look at the August Challenge: Healing

This August, our community challenge theme is “Healing.”

Life can leave us scraped up and stretched thin. Healing isn’t about toughing it out—it’s about tending to what’s tender.

This month-long challenge invites users to take one step each day to care for what’s worn down, stressed out, or quietly aching inside. Whether it’s grief, stress, or simply the slow drain of busy days, take a moment each day this August for users to care for themselves in small, meaningful ways.

No pressure. No perfection. Just gentle invitations for users to look after themselves.

This theme is perfect for teams who’ve been running hard and need a moment to breathe, reset, and reflect. Every prompt this month will offer a soft landing place, making space for emotional wellbeing in a way that feels doable and real.

The Science Behind the Simplicity

The design of these employee wellbeing challenges is grounded in behavioral science.

Research consistently shows that when healthy habits are:

Small enough to feel doable
Anchored in consistency
Reinforced with positive incentives

...they're much more likely to stick.

That’s why our challenges don’t ask users to overhaul their lives. Instead, they meet people where they are. A few minutes a day. A moment of awareness. A shift in habit.

And with every milestone reached, participants feel seen and encouraged, not judged. Over time, that leads to a culture of self-care, accountability, and personal growth that extends far beyond the challenge itself.

Why Your People Will Love It (Even If They’re Busy)

Let’s be honest, most employees don’t want another thing on their to-do list. But our challenges don’t add to the noise. They cut through it with something that feels good.

We’ve designed every part of this experience to be:

Low-lift: No apps to download, no tracking tools to learn.
Opt-in: Participate as much or as little as feels right.
Flexible: Works for every schedule and energy level.
Fun: Who doesn’t like the chance to win a prize?

For busy professionals, it’s a refreshing approach to wellbeing that doesn’t require them to “catch up” or “do it right.” They just show up, one small step at a time.

Bringing Big Value With Little Effort

We know HR professionals have enough on their plates. That’s why On the Goga’s quarterly challenges are designed to bring high impact without high lift.

You don’t have to:

Design the challenge
Track participation
Communicate it with your team
Pick winners or distribute awards

We’ve got it all handled. Your role can be as simple as choosing whether or not to give it a spotlight in your internal comms. Either way, your employees get a workplace wellbeing experience that feels personal, purposeful, and effective.

Ready to Launch a Culture of Care?

Whether your team needs a gentle invitation to heal, a playful nudge toward mindfulness, or a reason to reconnect, our employee wellbeing challenges are here to help.

Included in every Hub plan. Scientifically sound. Seriously easy to implement.

Because when your people feel better, they do better. And that’s the kind of change worth challenging for. Get started with your Wellbeing Hub Challenges today!

The Power of Employee Wellbeing Challenges: A Plug-and-Play Perk That Drives Real Change