Case Study: PolyOne Corporation achieves year‑round global employee wellbeing and increased engagement with Personify Health

Using Strategic Communications to Kickstart Wellbeing

PolyOne, a global polymer materials company with 6,000+ employees and 60+ manufacturing and distribution sites worldwide, needed a single wellbeing program that could unite offices, integrate safety education, and sustain engagement across its diverse, largely non-desk workforce. Previous efforts let employees earn incentives quickly and then disengage, so HR sought a solution that would drive year‑round participation and work across multiple languages and locations.

PolyOne partnered with Virgin Pulse and launched a digital‑first, communications‑driven program that paired local wellness champions with tools like wearable trackers, location‑specific computers, breakroom messaging, posters, daily content cards and a year‑long incentive structure. The campaign increased ongoing participation, helped create a culture of health and productivity, and produced measurable organizational benefits (stronger engagement, executive buy‑in and expected improvements in retention and healthcare costs).

PolyOne Corporation

Maureen Borland

Human Resources Senior Manager, Health and Welfare Benefit Programs