How CMC Fostered a Culture of Innovation and Wellbeing with CHOYS

CMC Singapore, under the leadership of Christopher Forbes, embarked on a mission to improve employee wellbeing and foster a culture of togetherness. By partnering with CHOYS, CMC has successfully integrated a holistic wellbeing platform that has not only enhanced employee engagement but also strengthened their sense of purpose and community. This case study highlights how CMC leveraged CHOYS to build a workplace environment where health, fun, and impact converge.

About CMC

CMC is a dynamic company based in Singapore, committed to driving business growth while prioritising the wellbeing of its employees. Chris Forbes, the head of CMC, has been instrumental in steering the company towards creating a workplace where innovation thrives, and employees are motivated to perform at their best. Understanding that the company’s success is intrinsically linked to the health and happiness of its people, CMC sought out CHOYS to help achieve these goals.

Maintaining High Engagement

As CMC grew, keeping employees engaged and connected became a priority. Chris Forbes highlights the importance of fostering a supportive environment where employees can thrive, take risks, and feel motivated by the company’s vision and culture.

Prioritising Wellbeing

At CMC, leadership deeply values the wellbeing of their employees, focusing on mental resilience, managing stress, and fostering a sense of purpose. Chris Forbes believes that creating a positive, purpose-driven environment is essential for both individual and company success.

Aligning CSR with Wellbeing

The company wanted to integrate its CSR initiatives with its wellness programs, ensuring that employees could make a positive impact on the community while improving their own health.

Here is what Christopher Forbes, Head of CMC Singapore has to say about CHOYS

Solution Implemented

CMC partnered with CHOYS, a leading wellness platform that combines physical wellbeing, mental health, and CSR activities into one seamless experience. Key features of CHOYS that benefited CMC include:

• Customised Wellbeing Solution: CHOYS worked closely with CMC to tailor the platform to their specific needs, ensuring that the wellbeing initiatives were relevant and impactful.
• Step Challenges and Gamification: By incorporating gamification elements like Step Challenges, CMC was able to foster a sense of healthy competition and team bonding among employees.
• CHOYSCoins for CSR: Employees earned CHOYSCoins for participating in healthy activities, which they could then donate to various social causes. The CMC team has collectively walked an impressive 300,000 steps, earning CHOYSCoins along the way for the "Adults with Disabilities" campaign. They have funded 5 job training sessions directly supporting adults with disabilities in gaining valuable skills for their careers.

Impact and Outcomes:

1. Employee Engagement: The introduction of CHOYS significantly boosted employee engagement, with staff actively participating in challenges and enjoying the sense of community fostered by the platform.
2. Improved Wellbeing: CMC employees reported improved physical and mental health, as the CHOYS app provided them with tools and motivation to stay active and connected. They have walked 10,615,05 together and are still counting.
3. Recognition and Rewards: CMC employees have earned a total of 386,586 CHOYSCoins. They can use these coins to support CSR initiatives and redeem gift cards. This system not only rewards individual achievements but also fosters a more engaged and socially responsible workforce.

Workshop for Team Bonding and Engagement

To further improve team collaboration and strengthen interpersonal relationships among employees, CHOYS organised an interactive workshop at CMC. The workshop was designed to combine elements of creativity, self-reflection, and fun, creating an environment where employees could connect on a deeper level while enjoying memorable activities together.

Activities Conducted

The workshop included several engaging activities that catered to various aspects of social and mental wellbeing:

1. Life Journey Mapping: Employees created personalized "life moment journey maps," identifying key experiences that shaped their values. This activity encouraged self-reflection and meaningful sharing within groups, allowing team members to understand each other's motivations and challenges better.
   
   • Action Steps:
     • Drawing individual journey maps in 10 minutes.
     • Group sharing for 20 minutes to explain how these moments influenced personal core values.

1. Creative Drawing and Storytelling: Participants engaged in drawing exercises that allowed them to express their ideas and creativity visually. This activity sparked laughter, camaraderie, and teamwork as employees collaborated on fun and thought-provoking tasks.
2. Group Discussions: Structured discussions facilitated open dialogue on common workplace challenges and opportunities for collaboration, fostering a culture of trust and mutual support.

Impact of the Workshop

• The workshop provided employees with a platform to build stronger bonds with their colleagues through shared experiences.
• Open discussions and creative activities helped break down communication barriers, enabling a more collaborative work environment.
• Employees expressed were happy with the workshop, citing it as a refreshing and impactful way to connect at the workplace.

Here are some glimpses of the activities conducted during the workshop:

Conclusion

CMC’s collaboration with CHOYS demonstrates the power of integrating wellbeing and CSR into the fabric of a company’s culture. By investing in the health and happiness of its employees, CMC has not only enhanced productivity but also built a stronger, more connected community.

This case study serves as a blueprint for other companies in Singapore and beyond, showing how CHOYS can help them achieve similar success.

For companies looking to replicate CMC’s success, CHOYS offers a flexible and impactful solution that aligns with modern values of health, community, and social responsibility. Book a demo today to explore how their platform can transform your workplace.