SCSC Wellness Highlight • Brown County

Human connection is vital to overall wellness, fostering a sense of belonging, reducing stress, and improving mental health.  Building relationships with coworkers through meaningful interactions and shared experiences strengthens team dynamics and creates a supportive workplace culture.  This year, the Brown County Wellness Committee recognized the importance of connection through a Human Scavenger Hunt.  By creating opportunities for employees to connect across departments, the challenge reinforced the value of collaboration and camaraderie in the workplace.

The Human Scavenger Hunt Challenge brought a creative twist to workplace wellness at Brown County, focusing on human connection rather than physical health.  Employees were given a “Bingo”-style board with 25 unique facts and tasked with finding coworkers who matched them.  The challenge encouraged conversations and cross-departmental engagement, helping staff learn more about each other.  Participants who completed the board were entered into a prize drawing, adding a fun incentive.

Erin Schwab, Brown County’s Wellness Coordinator, noted the program’s inclusiveness.  “This challenge broke down barriers because it was about creating a human connection with our coworkers,” she said.  “It’s sometimes easier to have a conversation and ask questions than to complete a step challenge.”  The response was overwhelmingly positive, showcasing the power of meaningful interaction in workplace wellness.

A workplace wellness program in an organization has become indispensable, offering many benefits for employers and employees.  The SCSC Wellness Program is a dedicated initiative exclusively available to SCSC/MHC health insurance pool members.

Contact us with your success stories at wellnesscommittee@mnscsc.org.