How Sofigate created stronger engagement with Wellr – sustainable health in practice

At Sofigate, it’s not just the technology that’s evolving quickly – people are also given room to grow. When the company was looking for a new way to promote wellbeing, balance and engagement, they chose Wellr. The result? A stronger sense of community, more health‑promoting habits in everyday life, and a feeling of being part of something bigger.

We sat down with Lotta Ekman, People Experience Senior Manager at Sofigate, to talk about why they chose Wellr and what has happened since.

“For us, it was important to find something that felt right in our gut and aligned with our values – DARE, CARE and GROW,” says Lotta. “With Wellr, we dared to invest in a tool that challenges the traditional view of health, while at the same time showing that we care about our employees’ balance and development.”

Sofigate is the Nordic region’s leading player in Business Technology Transformation and helps organizations succeed with change by bringing together business strategy, technology and the people behind it. With a focus on creating real value, they offer services in transformation management, digital strategy, platform development and competence development. The company has around 800 employees in Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Poland and Hungary – and continues to grow rapidly. In Sweden, the team consists of about 100 people.

A complement to what already works

Taking care of employees is nothing new at Sofigate. They offer health insurance via Skandia, wellness allowances, flexible working hours, continuous development and strong leadership. But something was missing – a tool that helps employees take responsibility for their own wellbeing, on their own terms.

“Wellr complements our work. It’s accessible, clear and fits perfectly into our everyday life. We want to work with health as a whole – not just physical exercise, but also recovery, motivation and balance,” says Lotta.

From sedentary to new habits

Since starting with Wellr, Sofigate has seen results. Several employees have started moving more and reflecting on their recovery. One of them even got into daily physical activity after several years of a sedentary lifestyle, thanks to one of the team challenges in the app.

“It started with a few small steps, literally. Now movement is a natural part of their everyday life,” says Lotta. “It’s stories like that which make you feel we’re really on the right track.”

Wellr’s setup with team competitions, points and simple everyday challenges has brought positive side effects. Employees have grown closer to each other, even across team boundaries. It has opened up conversations about health without feeling forced.

“It became an easy way to find each other – and to start talking about things that are otherwise easily forgotten,” says Lotta.

A long‑term tool – not a one‑off effort

One of the biggest differences compared to previous initiatives is precisely the continuity. Many initiatives tend to be short – a lecture here, a theme week there. But Wellr is something else.

“Wellr isn’t something that runs for three days. It lives with us. It’s data‑driven, motivating and engages both those who are already interested in health and those who might otherwise never have got started at all.”

This is how Sofigate wants to work going forward

Looking ahead, Sofigate sees an increasing need to think holistically about health. It’s not just about exercise – but just as much about sleep, stress, recovery and leadership. They want to make wellbeing a natural part of both everyday life and the company culture.

“We believe that an organization where people feel good also performs better. It’s not fluff – it’s strategy,” says Lotta.

And what does she say to other companies?

“Try it! It’s a smart, flexible and appreciated tool that creates real impact – not only at an individual level but also for the culture as a whole. In an industry where performance, change and high pace are everyday realities, it’s crucial to support your employees in feeling well, both physically and mentally. Wellr is a concrete and fun way to do exactly that,” Lotta concludes.