Do you feel you have lost control over employee wellbeing amidst increased hybrid work? Are you struggling to find tools to decrease sick leaves and increase a sense of communality? Let the Finns help you.
Scientifically validated Cuckoo is your answer!
Us Finns are often seen as shy, little bit reserved and solitary. Many knows our love for sauna, coffee and ice hockey. Some might even remember, that Finland has been named as the happiest country in the world for the sixth time in a row.
Something must have been done right here in our cold northern home. And we want to share our part with you. So join in taking breaks like the happiest people in the world! Designed by physiotherapists for anyone who works in an office.
Our belief is that taking micro-breaks during work day enhances the performance and wellbeing in general. And we have scientific proof for that too. Now it is your turn!
Cuckoo is a gamified easy-to-use app that rewards healthy breaks during your workday. It is like a call for recess, but in work life.
A gamified, animated world
Take a break, collect points, advance on the Cuckoo adventure map and win great prizes!
Break reminders
Choose when you want to take breaks. Cuckoo reminds when its time! Let’s go!
Groups and challenges
Challenge your colleague to a break competition, or see how your company is doing against other similar companies!
Over 200 companies and organizations are using Cuckoo on a daily basis.
Saving hundreds of thousands of euros by implementing Cuckoo’s break exercises?
In 2018, the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health did a study on the use of Cuckoo and its positive impact on the companies.
Increased productivity, a decreased amount of sick day leave, happier employees. Just a few of the amazing benefits of adding movement and recovery breaks to workdays.
Finns are known to be self-conscious, shy, and melancholic and yet we still managed to get them to move, smile, be more open minded and dance like nobody is watching.
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The amount of increased movement after starting with Cuckoo. It does not only bring more movement through smart breaks, but leads to a more active lifestyle in general, and outside of work, in addition to higher energy levels throughout the day.
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The research concluded that regular break exercise decreased the amount of sick days by 0,5 days per person during a 3-month intervention. On an annual basis this means 2 full days of less sick leave per person in savings.
Implementing Cuckoo is easy! We create a company profile for you and deliver the start materials by email. Through a unique registration link, each employee can conveniently create their own Cuckoo profile with just a few clicks! Then it’s time to Cuckoo!
Depending on the contract model, we also hold a customized launch as a webinar or on-site. With the power of an activity contest, we get the best results right from the start!
It’s true that some will be immediately excited about Cuckoo, some will start later on, and some will never join in. However, our goal is always to involve as many of the staff as possible, not just those who eagerly take part in everything. The best results are achieved when Cuckoo is properly launched with the power of an activity contest, and it is communicated clearly and regularly. Additionally, we recommend taking breaks together, perhaps in team meetings, and using enthusiastic users to inspire others as well!
It is natural that the initial enthusiasm may wane and otherwise vary over the course of the collaboration. Usage activity is monitored through data, and there are various ways to maintain activity, such as regular communication, contests and campaigns, and webinars. Cuckoo’s gamified and community features also attract (and addict) users to active use. The best motivator for long-term usage is when you can create a routine of taking breaks for yourself and start noticing its positive effects on your well-being, such as your neck and head not hurting as often, and a more alert mind.
Originally, Cuckoo was developed for use in workplaces, but with the increase in remote work, there was more demand for it. Many organizations are now using a hybrid model, so Cuckoo can be brilliantly utilized in both remote and on-site work. Using Cuckoo at the office might be twice as much fun, as you can take breaks together with your colleagues.
