Most wellness programs see less than 25% participation. OnQuest turns passive perks into guided challenges that employees actually want to complete.
Wellness Quest
Week 2
of 4
8,240
Steps
7.2h
Sleep
6/8
Water
2/3
Mindful
Participation
73% of company
12-Day Streak
Personal best!
<25%
average participation in corporate wellness programs
$3.27
ROI for every $1 invested in employee wellness
25%
reduction in absenteeism with active wellness programs
60%
higher engagement when wellness is gamified
The Journey
Week
1
Walking, stretching, group fitness
Week
2
Nutrition, hydration, sleep
Week
3
Meditation, digital detox, gratitude
Week
4
Goal setting, reflection, rewards
Example Quest
Here's how a company-wide wellness quest might look — structured by week, with missions that build habits across body, nutrition, and mind.
Quest
Meridian Health • Company-wide
4/12
Missions
Week
1
Move Your Body
Walk outdoors or on a treadmill for at least 30 minutes
Follow the 5-minute desk stretch guide and log your session
Attend any company-sponsored fitness class (yoga, HIIT, etc.)
Week
2
Fuel & Recover
Snap a photo of 3 balanced meals throughout the week
Track at least 7 hours of sleep for 3 nights this week
Drink 8 glasses of water daily for 5 consecutive days
Week
3
Mind & Focus
Use any mindfulness app for a guided 10+ minute session
Spend one evening screen-free after 7 PM and journal about it
Share 3 things you're grateful for with your wellness buddy
Week
4
Celebrate & Sustain
Write down one health goal and share it with your manager
Complete the end-of-challenge reflection and feedback form
Earn the 'Wellness Warrior' badge and claim your reward
This is an illustrative example — your wellness quests are fully customizable to your organization's culture and goals.
Why Programs Fail
Wellness programs don't fail because employees don't care about health. They fail because most programs are invisible, unstructured, and offer no reason to keep going.
Benefits buried in an intranet portal that employees visit once during enrollment. Out of sight, out of mind — participation dies within weeks.
Offering a gym discount isn't a program. Without guided steps, milestones, and progress tracking, employees don't know what 'participating' even means.
Without badges, streaks, leaderboards, or tangible rewards, there's nothing pulling employees back. Initial enthusiasm evaporates without feedback.
Accountability Built In
Wellness missions can require different levels of proof — from simple self-check-ins to photo uploads and manager sign-offs.
The participant marks the mission complete. Best for daily habits like drinking water or taking a walk.
e.g. "Take a 30-minute walk"
A wellness buddy or instructor confirms participation via email. Perfect for classes and group activities.
e.g. "Attend yoga class"
Upload a photo, screenshot, or journal entry as proof. Great for meal logging and fitness tracking.
e.g. "Log 3 healthy meals"
Electronically sign a wellness pledge or health screening consent form.
e.g. "Sign wellness pledge"
For HR & People Teams
Track participation, engagement, and completion across your entire organization. No more guessing if your wellness budget is working.
See exactly how many employees are active, which missions are most popular, and where drop-off happens. Segment by team, location, or department.
Automated reminders for employees falling behind, plus leaderboard updates that spark friendly competition without pressure.
Automatically deliver gift cards, wellness stipends, or PTO rewards when employees hit milestones. Fund from your organization's wallet.
1,247
Active Participants
73%
Avg. Completion Rate
8.4k
Missions Completed
$18.2k
Rewards Distributed
Gamified wellness challenges with quests, badges, and rewards drive 60%+ participation vs. the industry average of less than 25%.
Active wellness programs reduce sick days and unplanned absences. Healthier employees show up more — and perform better when they do.
Organizations with structured wellness programs see measurable ROI through lower healthcare costs, reduced turnover, and higher productivity.
Your employees want to be healthier. They just need a program that meets them where they are — with structure, momentum, and rewards that make every step feel worth it.