Integrating an International Team Through Sports

Motivation for Action‍

In 2024 Panattoni embraced an innovative approach to fostering team cohesion and promoting a healthy lifestyle among its employees. During the Summer Olympics, the company organized a sports challenge with an Olympic theme, uniting Panattoni’s international team under a shared goal—actively experiencing the Olympic spirit. A key element of the challenge was enabling employees from various countries to participate together, which helped build a sense of global unity and created a platform for intercultural exchange. This initiative was a step toward integrating employees worldwide and boosting their engagement.

Challenge Implementation

In collaboration with Activy, participants were able to record their sports activities anywhere in the world using a mobile app. Summer vacations posed no barrier—in fact, they became an asset! Summer activities were logged across all continents, ranging from local cycling trails to picturesque routes in far-flung corners of the globe. An interactive board in the Activy app allowed employees to share photos, routes, and results, fostering an engaged community.

The Olympic theme was central to the challenge's success. It introduced a sense of competition and the feeling of being part of something bigger than everyday physical activity. Daily updates from the Olympic Games kept participants informed about the progress of the Polish team and motivated them to achieve personal milestones.

Results That Inspire

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Over 320 employees participated in the challenge, covering an impressive distance of over 75,000 kilometers and completing more than 18,000 activities. The most popular activities included cycling, walking, and running, showcasing the universal appeal of physical activity.

Team competition was the driving force behind engagement. Employees planned group activities, shared strategies, and got to know each other better. Many participants began engaging in regular sports and adopted healthy habits into their daily lives.

I discovered cycling routes and places in my area that I had never seen before! It’s now easier for me to estimate walking distances to various locations, and I think this will encourage me to leave my car behind more often and either walk or bike instead.
- participant of the challenge

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Recipe for Success

Panattoni demonstrated that the summer season is no obstacle to organizing effective sports challenges. The Olympic theme, international reach, and ability to log activities from anywhere in the world created inspiring conditions for success. Employees enjoyed improved well-being, built new relationships, and felt like part of Panattoni’s global community.

Through their joint efforts, Panattoni and Activy have shown that sports bring people together regardless of location and can become a vital element of modern organizational culture.