The Workplace Revolution You Didn’t See Coming: The Better YOU Movement
78% of employees want to be better
78% of Employees Want to Be Better—Are You Listening?
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According to a Nuvita poll of 7,000 employees, 78% want to be better. Here's why this matters—and how The Better YOU Challenge can help you give employees the growth, energy, and inspiration they’re craving. #EmployeeWellness #CorporateWellness #BetterYouChallenge
If you thought your employees were only clocking in for the paycheck, think again.
A recent Nuvita poll surveying over 7,000 employees found that a staggering 78% want to be better—physically, mentally, and professionally. That’s not just a number. That’s a neon-lit sign flashing:
“We want growth. We want wellness. We want more.”
As a leader, HR professional, or wellness coordinator, this stat should give you chills—in a good way. Why? Because it proves your people want to engage, evolve, and thrive. And when you give them the right tools, they absolutely will.
What Want to Be Better Really Means
Let’s Break It Down: What “Want to Be Better” Really Means
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When 78% of employees say they want to be “better,” it’s more than just corporate fluff. It’s a multi-layered desire to:
Improve energy levels
Reduce stress and anxiety
Feel confident in their bodies
Strengthen personal and professional relationships
Reignite motivation
Build daily habits that create real momentum
This is where The Better YOU Challenge comes in—not as another “wellness initiative” employees ignore, but as a movement they actively want to join.
The timing is perfect NOW!
Why Now? The Timing Is Perfect
Post-pandemic work culture has been a rollercoaster of burnout, blurred boundaries, and “quiet quitting.” Employees aren’t just drained—they’re disengaged. Traditional wellness perks like fruit bowls and yoga apps just aren’t cutting it anymore.
People want transformation. And they want to feel seen, supported, and successful in the process.
That’s exactly what The Better YOU Challenge delivers.
The Secret Sauce Behind The Better YOU Challenge
Here’s what makes this program so powerful: it blends data-driven wellness with personal empowerment.
The challenge runs for 6 weeks and tackles the three areas employees care about most:
✅ Fitness
Using heart-rate monitored workouts and movement goals tailored to all levels, participants are inspired—not pressured—to move more, feel stronger, and increase energy.
✅ Nutrition
This isn’t about fad diets or guilt. We use a “thumbs-up/down” tracking system that teaches simple, sustainable habits employees can stick to long after the challenge ends.
✅ Stress Management
Stress is the silent killer of productivity and morale. Through weekly lessons and guided check-ins, employees learn how to control what they can and let go of what they can’t—a game-changer for mental health and team dynamics.
It’s not about perfection—it’s about progress. And that’s something your employees are hungry for.
The Employee Experience
The Employee Experience: What It Actually Feels Like
Imagine logging into work Monday morning and, instead of drowning in your inbox, you get a motivational message and challenge tip that reminds you:
You’re doing this for YOU.
You sync your wearable device, log a walk during lunch, give yourself a “thumbs up” for choosing grilled chicken over fast food, and wrap up the day with a short, calming breathing exercise before you transition into family time.
This is what The Better YOU Challenge creates: a shift in how people show up—at work, at home, and in their own minds.
And it’s why participation and engagement rates are through the roof compared to traditional wellness programs.
This transforms workplace culture
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It’s Not Just for Employees—It Transforms Workplace Culture
What happens when people feel better? They:
Communicate more clearly
Bring higher energy to meetings
Solve problems creatively
Collaborate with less friction
Lead with confidence
Show up consistently
In short, better humans = better teams.
Companies that implement Better YOU Challenges often report improved team morale, reduced absenteeism, and—wait for it—a tangible boost in productivity and retention.
Not to mention, it just feels good to be part of a company that cares and proves it.
Build a Top Workplace
Want to Build a “Top Workplace”? Listen to This 78%
One of the most misunderstood things about workplace wellness is this: employees don’t need it to be fancy—they need it to be real.
The Better YOU Challenge works because it taps into what your employees already want. They’ve told us. In fact, 7 out of 10 employees are raising their hands, asking for a way to feel better and do better.
All you have to do is say, Yes—we see you.
How to get started
How to Get Started (It’s Easier Than You Think)
You don’t need a full-time wellness coordinator or a budget-busting tech platform to launch a Better YOU Challenge.
We provide:
✅ Done-for-you tech + platform
✅ Branded company experience
✅ Employee onboarding + marketing assets
✅ Live kickoff call + engagement tracking
✅ Built-in incentives and team competition options
✅ Post-challenge reports and celebration templates
You get the results. We do the heavy lifting. Your team gets healthier, happier, and more engaged.
The ROI of corporate wellness
Real Talk: The ROI Is Bigger Than You Expect
Let’s do the math.
If you have 100 employees, and 78 of them are quietly hoping for a chance to improve their health, energy, and outlook—and you give them a 6-week experience that delivers all of that—you’ve just invested in a healthier culture, stronger brand, and more loyal workforce.
That’s the kind of ROI that can’t be measured in spreadsheets alone—but the numbers help too. Companies that prioritize wellness see:
📉 28% reduction in sick days
📈 26% lower healthcare costs
💪 67% improvement in employee morale
Not to mention the powerful employer branding that comes from being the kind of company people want to work for—and stay with.
Better You Starts with YOU
Final Thought: Better Starts With You
Whether you’re in HR, leadership, or just passionate about improving your workplace, remember this:
Your people already want to be better. All they need is someone to believe in them enough to make it easy, fun, and meaningful.
That someone could be you.
So here’s your call to action:
Say yes to the 78%.
Say yes to the wellness movement that actually works.
Say yes to creating a culture of Better—one person at a time.
Want to learn more about how to bring The Better YOU Challenge to your team?
📩 Contact us today to schedule a free discovery call or request a demo.
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About Kathie
I’ve been in the health and wellness profession for over 20 years. My journey began in 2002 when I became a Certified Fitness Trainer—and I’ve never looked back. Early in my career, I discovered a passion for working with older adults while teaching Water Aerobics and Silver Sneakers at the YMCA. This led me to become a Certified Specialist in Older Adult Fitness in 2004. Just two years later, my love for performance training took me into the world of athletics, and I earned my Specialist in Sports Conditioning certification (now Strength and Conditioning) in 2006.
As you can see, I’ve worked with a broad range of fitness levels—from seniors to athletes—and helping others achieve peak health and wellness has become my life’s work. This background has proven incredibly beneficial in corporate wellness, where your team members are at all different stages in their wellness journeys.
I also hold a degree in Psychology from the University of Houston and became a Certified Life Coach in 2002. My work is heavily influenced by my ongoing studies in NLP, sports psychology, and motivation. I combine science-backed strategies with empathy and inspiration to create lasting change.
Today, I’m also a motivational speaker through Toastmasters, where I speak on topics like mindset, motivation, resilience, leadership, and team building. These talks have become an integral part of the corporate wellness programs I design, helping to spark connection and purpose within teams.
What makes me different? I’ve served as a Corporate Wellness Director for over a decade, where I’ve redesigned on-site gyms, led fitness programs, and organized full-scale wellness events—from high-impact Health Fairs to inspiring Wellness Days. I’ve worked with hundreds of clients through a holistic wellness lens, addressing physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing for real, sustainable results.
I don’t just talk about wellness—I build it, breathe it, and deliver it.
I help Houston-area businesses with busy, burned-out team members improve overall wellness using Better YOU Challenges that boast 4x employee engagement. These challenges meet employees where they are in their wellness journeys and transform them into healthy, happy, more productive teams. I've had huge success building Health Fairs and Wellness Days that make teams high-five each other on their wellness wins. Through my motivational speaking, I keep teams inspired and connected. I like to say, I build healthy, happy teams—one heart at a time.
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Discover how The Better YOU Challenge transforms workplace wellness with a 6-week program focused fitness, nutrition, and stress management. Learn why 78% of employees want better wellness solutions and how this program delivers 4x engagement. #WorkplaceWellness #EmployeeEngagement #CorporateWellness #WellnessAtWork #TeamCulture #HealthyWorkplace