Building teams through physical activity at MAN Truck & Bus

Key Results

- 40% of employees noticed a decrease in absenteeism (sick leave) thanks to regular physical activity.

- 40% felt more integrated with their colleagues at work.

- 60% experienced an increase in productivity.

- 100% reported improved wellbeing, highlighting the health benefits.

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Goals and motivation

MAN Truck & Bus decided to launch the Activy challenge to check whether physical activity could help improve team integration and employee engagement. The goal was to see whether employees would enjoy it and whether the atmosphere in the company could improve. That is why integration and fun were key elements of the challenge.

Preparation and challenge progress

The challenge was presented to employees through internal materials, mainly email campaigns and intranet posts. Fun reminders were also sent to maintain a high level of engagement.

The main elements of the challenge were various sports activities and team competition. The social wall turned out to be one of the key motivators for activity, allowing employees to comment on results and support one another.

I lost 5 kg thanks to the fact that I introduced some kind of activity almost every day. - challenge participant

The social wall turned out to be one of the most important elements of the challenge. Thanks to it, employees could comment on their activities, which boosted integration. - challenge coordinator

Summary

The Activy challenge provided valuable insights into how physical activity can influence team engagement and integration. The challenge showed that such a project can bring positive effects, such as increased motivation and energy.

Introducing a sports challenge into a company is an excellent way to increase employee engagement, improve team integration, and boost productivity. For MAN Truck & Bus, the challenge was a great test opportunity that helped show how physical activity can influence the everyday atmosphere at work.