Community Transit

Enhancing Employee Wellbeing at Community Transit with YuMuuv

Community Transit is a vital public transportation agency serving Snohomish County, Washington, located just north of Seattle. With a rapidly growing workforce of over 1,000 employees and a fleet of approximately 400 buses, Community Transit plays an integral role in daily commuting and community connectivity. The organization anticipates continued growth, projecting an employee base of over 1,200 in the near future.

The Wellness Challenge:

Employees at Community Transit, particularly bus drivers and office personnel, often faced challenges associated with sedentary lifestyles due to the nature of their jobs. Recognizing the importance of addressing physical inactivity, stress management, and overall employee wellness, Community Transit sought a comprehensive, engaging, and easy-to-use solution that could meet diverse employee needs.

Choosing YuMuuv:

Community Transit selected YuMuuv for its ease of use, flexibility, and comprehensive wellness approach. According to Tina Guzinski from Community Transit, the agency was drawn to YuMuuv because it offered a simple interface accessible on various devices, ensuring inclusivity and ease of use for all employees.

Implementation and Approach:

Community Transit rolled out YuMuuv by providing access to our Wellness Partners and our Wellness Champions - a group of employees dedicated to sharing their passion for well-being with others. The wellness team utilized YuMuuv to organize, manage, and promote various wellness events. Activities ranged from physical challenges like team-based competitions and individual fitness goals to informational challenges covering diet, nutrition, mindfulness, and lifestyle habits.

YuMuuv also facilitated sign-ups and communication for popular company-wide events like the annual 5K run and special initiatives such as the Polar Plunge, enhancing overall participation and engagement.

Outcomes and Benefits:

  • Employee Engagement:
    • The most popular activities were team challenges and interactive events that fostered friendly competition and camaraderie among departments.
    • Community Transit noted significant growing enthusiasm for activities like the Polar Plunge, outdoor movement challenges, a stronger knowledge of healthy lifestyle choices and dietary improvement initiatives.
  • Positive Health Impact:
    • Increased physical activity levels, improved dietary habits, and greater awareness of personal wellness were notable outcomes.
    • YuMuuv provided a convenient and motivating platform for employees to track and celebrate wellness milestones, enhancing overall employee morale.
  • Building Community and Connection:
    • The platform successfully bridged gaps between various employee groups, encouraging interaction and community-building across roles and departments, particularly engaging bus drivers who typically have limited interaction with other staff.

Ongoing Efforts and Future Plans:

Community Transit is actively exploring the expansion of YuMuuv access to more employees based on positive feedback and demonstrated benefits. Efforts are underway to make YuMuuv the central hub for wellness-related communications and events, ensuring it is the primary resource employees consult for wellness opportunities.

Future initiatives include increasing departmental challenges to enhance friendly competition and foster stronger departmental connections and collaboration.

Feedback and Recommendations:

Feedback from Community Transit has highlighted YuMuuv's simplicity and user-friendly design as key strengths. Recommendations for improvement include enhancing the user interface to more clearly display both current and upcoming challenges upon login, aiding employees in better planning their participation.

Conclusion:

YuMuuv has positively impacted employee wellness at Community Transit by fostering active lifestyles and enhancing community connectivity. By continuously adapting to employee feedback and integrating wellness deeply into their organizational culture, Community Transit successfully leverages YuMuuv to support employee health, engagement, and overall workplace satisfaction.

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