A workplace step challenge that is easy to join
Start with a private invitation, a clear goal and room for people to participate at their own pace. A practical setup guide for team organisers.
Make the first step small
The first task for a colleague should be joining the group. Avoid asking them to choose a device, a fitness plan and several permissions before they know what the challenge is. In Steps.Team, people can join a private group before connecting step access.
An invitation should explain the dates, target and what group members will see. Send it through the channel your team already uses. There is no need to create another chat just for the challenge.
Choose a goal that fits the group
A default saves setup time, but it is only a starting point. Steps.Team offers 300,000 steps per person over 28 days. That works out to about 10,714 steps a day, so it is not the same as a 10,000-step daily goal.
Change the challenge target before starting if that suits the group better. Keep participation voluntary. A step target is a game setting, not personalised health advice or a measure of how well someone does their job.
Keep the invitation private
Steps.Team groups are invitation-only. Someone needs a valid link or code and a matching verified workplace email to join. Knowing the company name does not reveal a directory of its groups.
Treat the invitation like access to the group. Share it with intended participants. An admin can replace an invitation or remove a member if needed; new joins do not wait in an approval queue.
Give people an easy way out
A colleague may want to leave a challenge without leaving the group. Make that distinction clear. Also tell participants where to disconnect step access and delete their account.
Before repeating a challenge, ask whether the goal and duration worked for the team. A repeating 28-day round is convenient, but it will move through calendar months rather than starting on the first day of each month.