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Click to make a Google Sheets copy.<\/a><\/h3>\n

Alternatively, click here<\/a> then ‘File’ and ‘Make a Copy’ or ‘Download’ to generate an editable version.<\/p>\n

Questions or feedback? Reach out to championsupport@brightbreaks.com<\/p>\n

Successful Year of Bright Breaks Checklist<\/h3>\n
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  1. Plan at least 4 challenges or quest per year for your organization<\/strong>\n
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    1. Organizations that run at least 4 challenges or quests per year see on average 224% higher engagement than organizations that run 0.<\/li>\n
    2. Organizations that run at least 2 challenges or quests per year see on average 138% higher engagement than organization that run 0.<\/li>\n
    3. Learn more about how to run Challenges and Quests here.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
    4. Are private breaks included in your contract? Use them!<\/strong>\n
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      1. Organizations that hold at least two private breaks on the platform for their org and<\/strong> run at least 4 challenges or quests in a year see 30% higher engagement than organizations that run challenges only.<\/li>\n
      2. Often champions will use these private breaks as a focal point during a challenge or quest or after a challenge or quest to announce winners<\/li>\n
      3. While private breaks are not as big of a driver for increasing engagement as challenges and quests, using them in tandem with these generates more excitement and sense of unity.<\/li>\n
      4. Private breaks outside of a challenge or quest are great ways to enhance well-being initiatives at your org and create a sense of connection.<\/li>\n
      5. It is strongly recommended you use the private breaks available to you in your contract. See this article for more information and to book<\/a> and\/or reach out to championsupport@brightbreaks.com with questions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
      6. Use the Monthly Promotional Resources to promote wellness themes and keep Bright Breaks top-of-mind<\/strong>\n
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        1. Post the scripts in wellness channels or newsletters<\/li>\n
        2. Use the Canva template provided each month to edit\/co-brand the image<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          4. Enable Department Heads, Managers and Team leads to use Bright Breaks for their teams<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            1. Use this deck<\/a> to help get buy-in from key people leaders to make the most out of Bright Breaks<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                1. Encourage them to use live breaks as a way to connect their teams<\/a> through well-being on a regular basis<\/li>\n
                2. Offer them the opportunity to run a challenge or quest just for their team\n
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                  1. Set up the challenge\/quest for them<\/a> and limit it to their team or assign them as an advocate.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
                  2. Share engagement results with them to help celebrate their achievement in promoting well-being to their team.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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