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Use of a Personalized Digital Wellness App to Increase Employee Engagement Without Financial Incentives
Calissa J Leslie-Miller1, Shellen R Goltz2, Katherine H Page2
1Clinical Child Psychology Program, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA.
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
|August 11, 2026
Summary
This study found that the Aspire2B wellness app showed preliminary feasibility for increasing engagement in human resources (HR) wellness initiatives, with older participants showing higher activity levels.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Behavioral Science
- Digital Health
Background:
- Human resources (HR) wellness initiatives aim to reduce healthcare costs and boost productivity.
- Low participation rates remain a challenge for many HR wellness programs.
- Personalized digital health tools may offer a solution to increase engagement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the usability and engagement predictors of the Aspire2B wellness application.
- To assess the effectiveness of a 6-week HR-led movement challenge integrated with the Aspire2B app.
- To identify factors influencing employee participation in digital wellness programs.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 512 US-based, salaried employees aged 21-68 participated.
- The Aspire2B application integrated step data and physiological metrics (heart rate, stress index, biological age) via transdermal optical imaging.
- No monetary incentives were offered to participants.
Main Results:
- 84% of registrants completed onboarding, with app interaction decreasing over the 6-week challenge (Week 2: 14%, Week 3: 12%, Week 6: 6%).
- Engagement levels trended higher than some commercial applications, though direct comparisons are limited.
- Older age and higher physiological metrics (heart rate, respiratory rate) correlated with increased steps and app usage.
Conclusions:
- The Aspire2B application demonstrated preliminary feasibility in enhancing engagement with HR wellness initiatives.
- Personalized digital wellness tools show potential for improving participation in corporate health programs.
- Further research is warranted to optimize engagement strategies and long-term adherence.
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