In the last couple of weeks users of Under Amour fitness apps (MapMyWalk, MapMyFitness, etc.) may find themselves unable to connect to Apple Health or Google Fit. This change is sudden and indicates a drastic change in Under Amour’s marketing and product strategy. We spoke with a rep at Under Armour who confirmed in an Read more…
Wellness Word
Workplace Wellness
Why Corporate Wellness Programs Work
All companies want happy, healthy employees; however, creating a culture of wellness where employees are unmotivated is often difficult to foster. Wellness programs are often seen as a costly perk, that lack measurable results. Faced with this opposition, wellness programs are often short-lived and badly implemented. So let’s unpack the problem, look at the facts, and find Read more…
IncentFit Updates
Big Change for Nike+ Users
Unfortunately Nike has decided to switch business strategies. In 2014 they shut down their hardware business and now they have shut down open access to their data as well. While some third-parties continue to have access, the majority (including IncentFit) are no longer able to read Nike+ activity data. Instead of direct access, Nike has Read more…
Benefits Strategy
Tips to Retain Employees
Finding the right employees can be tough, but keeping them can be an even larger struggle. That’s why investing in employee experience is extremely important in today’s day and age. In a 2012 study conducted by the Kelly Global Workforce Index, 66% of employees intend to search for a job with another organization by the Read more…
Workplace Wellness
Exercise Keeps Your Employees Productive
It’s no secret, various studies confirm that employees who work out and exercise regularly are happier and thus more productive. Many people even have the personal experience of knowing that they are much more productive at work when they exercise but it’s very difficult to measure the change. Therefore, it would be worthwhile to invest Read more…
