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City reports 81 million steps in employee summer challenge; wellness lunch planned
Summary
City staff reported more than 81 million steps recorded in a June–August employee steps challenge with about 90 participants and said the program will return next year.
Pleasant Grove staff reported outcomes of a summer employee wellness challenge during the council's work session, saying the program recorded more than 81 million steps across roughly 90 participants and that the program will run again next year.
The Human Resources director said the challenge ran over June, July and August and produced “more than 81,000,000 steps.” The director said about 90 employees participated, with strong participation from the library and fire departments. “We just came to our completion, and we had more steps than we've had the last 2 summers,” the director said.
Staff said the program emphasizes departmental and group participation and promotes internal camaraderie; six firefighters who were off duty hiked Mount Timpanogos together as part of the challenge, the director noted. The director said the program used an honor system for tracking (employees used Fitbits, Apple Watches, or similar devices) and that staff will hold a wellness lunch on the 18th for participants and collect final wellness‑bingo challenge submissions.
A councilmember asked how the city tracked steps for employees without wearable devices; the director said staff use the honor system and will follow up with employees about participation options. Staff said they will send an email about timing for the next challenge.
Ending: The director closed the report after answering questions about tracking and prize distribution; staff indicated small prizes were awarded for top participants and that the program is intended to encourage employee health and interdepartmental engagement.
