Employee engagement ideas for financial services teams
Banks, insurers, credit unions and accounting firms share the same engagement problem: long hours at a desk, hard deadlines like quarter end and tax season, and teams split between branches, head office and home. A shared walking challenge gives people a reason to step away from the screen and talk to colleagues outside their own department, without adding another meeting.
Get StartedWhat shapes engagement in financial services
- Sedentary work. Most roles are desk-bound, often eight hours or more in front of a screen.
- Deadline seasons. Quarter end, year end and tax season compress everything else, including wellbeing.
- Branches and head office. Branch staff, operations and corporate teams rarely work together.
- Compliance culture. Programs need to be simple, low risk and easy to explain to leadership.
Engagement ideas for banks, insurers and accounting firms
- Branch vs branch, or mixed teams. A friendly team step challenge where every participant can win, not just the fittest. See how to launch one.
- A post-busy-season reset. Launch a four-week challenge the week after quarter end or tax season, when teams need it most.
- A shared destination goal. The whole firm walks the distance of a real route together, like walking across Canada.
- Walking one-on-ones. Take recurring check-ins outside. No budget, no booking.
- Charity milestone. Tie a collective step target to a giving campaign the firm already runs.
Built for desk-bound, hybrid teams
Steps count wherever people are, so hybrid and remote staff take part on the same terms as people in the office or a branch. See walking challenges for remote and hybrid teams.
Inclusive by design
Reward participation and team progress rather than individual totals so every employee can contribute. Read why leaderboards kill wellness challenges.
Cost and setup
A flat $1.50 USD per employee per month, billed monthly, with no setup fee. Bilingual in English and French. Estimate the total for your headcount with the cost calculator.
Run your first challenge this month
Movemint runs company step challenges with team and department leaderboards, motivational push notifications and gift-card rewards, on iOS, Android and the web, in English and French. $1.50 USD per employee per month, billed monthly.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you improve employee engagement in financial services?
Give desk-bound teams a shared, low-pressure goal that crosses departments and branches. A team step challenge timed after a deadline season works well because it is easy to join and costs little.
What are good wellness ideas for accounting firms?
A post tax season walking challenge, walking one-on-ones, and a firm-wide distance goal. All of them get people away from the screen without adding meetings.
Can branch and remote staff take part?
Yes. Steps count wherever people are, and each branch or office can be its own team.
Is Movemint available in French?
Yes. The employee app and the admin experience are fully bilingual in English and French.
How much does Movemint cost?
A flat $1.50 USD per employee per month, billed monthly.