This guide is designed to help you successfully implement and manage the integration between Sworkit Health and Awardco for your organization's wellness initiatives.

1. Overview
2. Requesting the Integration
3. Building a Budget
4. Creating a Recognition Program
5. Working with Sworkit
6. Sworkit Integration Considerations
7. End-User Experience
8. Notes & Best Practices

Overview

The integration between Sworkit Health and Awardco empowers organizations to seamlessly combine wellness initiatives with employee recognition and rewards, fostering a healthier and more engaged workforce. By linking Sworkit's comprehensive wellness platform with Awardco's robust rewards network, companies can award points for completing fitness and wellness challenges.

This approach helps boost productivity, reduce healthcare costs, and cultivate a positive work culture. The integration also allows for the customization of fitness, mindfulness, and nutrition programs that align with organizational goals, while leveraging real-time data to track engagement and ROI.

Requesting the Integration

To initiate the integration between Sworkit Health and Awardco, follow these steps:

1. Log into Awardco.
2. Select the “Admin” button at the bottom of the left navigation menu.
3. Click “Platform”, “Integrations,” then “Integrations Library.”
4. Locate and select the Sworkit Health integration.
5. Click “Request Details” to connect with the appropriate team. If your organization already uses
6. Sworkit, they will assist with the setup.

Important Note: When reaching out to the Awardco team, clearly outline your goals for the integration. Providing specific details will help tailor the setup to your organization's needs.

Building a Budget

Before proceeding with the integration, establish a dedicated budget for wellness initiatives:

1. Log into Awardco.
2. Select the “Admin” button at the bottom of the left navigation menu.
3. Click “Finance,” then “Budgets.”
4. Click “Manage Budgets,” then “Add Budget” to create a new budget specifically for Sworkit wellness rewards.
5. Name your budget (e.g., "Wellness Challenge Rewards" or "Sworkit Integration").
6. Set budget parameters and click “Save.”
7. Ensure your account is adequately funded to support the wellness rewards program.

For detailed budget creation and point allocation instructions, see the Managing Budgets support article.

Creating a Recognition Program

Setting up a dedicated recognition program will help track and report on wellness initiatives. Follow these steps:

1. Log into Awardco.
2. Select the “Admin” button at the bottom of the left navigation menu.
3. Select “Programs,” then “Recognition Programs.” 
4. Click “Create Program” and configure the following:
5. General:
   1. Name the program (e.g., "Wellness Challenges" or "Sworkit Rewards").
   2. Set a start date (an end date is optional).
   3. Select Wellness from the Program Category dropdown.
   4. Add an image and program description aligning with your wellness goals.
   5. Add the desired “Program Notification Email Template.” 
6. Points
   1. Toggle points on.
   2. Toggle the desired “Display Award Preset As‌” option (Award value in points recommended)
   3. Enable “Allow Custom Award Amounts.” Input a range.
   4. Opt for “Central” budget access and select created in the previous step.
   5. Advanced Settings
   6. Set the desired Award Network (e.g., Standard or Wellness).
7. Approvals
   1. No changes to this tab necessary
8. Eligibility
   1. Giver eligibility = Recognition or Bot user
   2. Recipient eligibility = Everyone
9. Limits
   1. No changes to this tab necessary
10. Display
    1. Enable “Allow public posting to feed” to increase visibility.
    2. Enable optional Tags for better categorization.
11. Questions
    1. No changes to this tab necessary
12. Click “Save Changes” to finalize your program.
13. Click “Publish”
    
    
     

Working with Sworkit

Once your contract with Sworkit is finalized, their team will initiate the implementation and launch process. If needed, contact your Awardco representative for an introduction.

• The typical Sworkit implementation takes 3-4 weeks.
• The Sworkit team will guide you through pulling the API key and entering it into the Sworkit system (a required step for integration).
• Sworkit will assist in setting up rewardable events based on your organization's goals.
• Please be prepared to share the following information with Sworkit for them to create the correct file for rewards. If you have questions about these, you can contact your Awardco implementation representative for support. :
  • “From User: The employee id or email of the giver. can be a bot.”
  • “Program Name”
  • “Budget Name”
  • “Amount”
  • “Public/Private - Optional. Determines whether the recognition will be public or private.”
  • “Tags - Optional. Found this in Awardco’s system. The tag must already be established.”
  • “Note - Optional. This will be the text displayed with the recognition notification received by employees.”

Sworkit Integration Considerations

When implementing this integration, consider the following:

• Define the types of challenges (e.g., steps, meditation, workout minutes).

• Establish achievement thresholds that are motivating yet attainable.

• Align challenges with your overall wellness strategy.

• Choose one time and ongoing rewards that fit your company’s culture and wellness strategy.

• Plan seasonal or themed challenges throughout the year to maintain engagement.

End-User Experience

Once integrated, employees will be able to:

• Participate in wellness challenges through the Sworkit platform.
• Automatically earn Awardco points upon completing challenges and certain activities as defined in the current calendar year rewards menu.
• Redeem points for rewards in the Awardco marketplace.
• View their achievements in Sworkit and their rewards in Awardco.

Notes & Best Practices

• Set Clear Objectives: Define success metrics for your wellness program before implementation.
• Communicate Effectively: Ensure employees understand participation requirements and reward opportunities.
• Start Small: Consider launching with a pilot group before a company-wide rollout.
• Gather Feedback: Regularly collect input from participants to improve the program.
• Plan Seasonally: Develop a yearly calendar of wellness challenges to sustain engagement.

If you have any questions, please contact Awardco Admin Support.