Simple ways to increase social connectivity right now

by Personify Health on September 1, 2023

There’s a lot of buzz in the headlines around more organizations revamping their work environments to have staff return to the office either full-time or in a hybrid model. While a hybrid model provides your staff with work/life flexibility and could save on office expenses, this could also isolate staff and contribute to a decline in their psychological and physical health.

A strong support system is a key part of our health and wellbeing, and research shows that social connections lead to better health outcomes. According to Psychology Today, social connection strengthens our immune system, helps us recover from disease faster, and may even lengthen our life. In fact – social connection leads to a 50% increased chance of longevity.

What can you do to help staff create and maintain social connections?

Did you know that you can help your members build social connections with the Personify Health app? That’s right! As members connect with peers, friends, and family within the Personify Health app, they’ll be able to:

Socialize with one another via Challenges and Social Groups
Invite friends & family to further immerse themselves into your program
Recognize others through Shoutouts

Five ways to build connections within the app

As part of our personalized health platform, the Personify Health app offers various options to help your members build connections. From our Challenges to social groups, there is something for every member. Check out these five tips you can implement right now! Don’t forget – your Account Management team can help you roll these out to your members.

90+ Challenges

Create positive social dynamics with gamified group Challenges

Invite friends & family

10 free Friends & Family invites for each member—allowing them to extend their community

Social Groups*

Join and create groups based on interests to build social connections, share achievements, & more

Shoutouts*

Sharing is caring! Recognize fellow members, show your appreciation, and encourage others to achieve their goals

Add Events to the Calendar

The Events Calendar feature enables sponsors to post upcoming events, which allows members to view details on those they are invited to attend.

*An important note about translations:

Members across the globe can select from our list of 20+ available languages and set their Personify Health platform in their preferred language.
For Social Groups, all static and standard content created by Personify Health is translated into all supported languages.
Additionally, our Shoutouts feature is also translated into all our supported languages. However, any Shoutout posted by a member will remain in the language the member used.

Help your members get social

With so many ways to support your members, it can be a challenge to identify and incorporate the best strategies. But don’t worry!

As an extension of your health and wellbeing program team, we’re here to help. Contact your Personify Health Account Management Team to find out how to enhance your program to create more social connections.

Topics: Wellbeing Member Engagement