What Happens if Participation is Low?

Fresh Tri addresses low participation through real-time monitoring and adaptive engagement strategies. It partners with organizations to implement proven methods that consistently increase adoption rates over time.

Low participation in wellness programs represents a common challenge for organizations investing in employee health initiatives. When employees don’t engage, even the most scientifically sound programs cannot deliver their intended benefits.

Why Traditional Participation Strategies Fail

Conventional approaches to boosting participation often rely on extrinsic motivators like incentives or penalties. Research shows these methods typically produce only short-term spikes in engagement. According to a study published in BMC Public Health, the average participation rate in workplace wellness programs is limited (around 15%) and varies significantly across companies, with organizational support being a key factor in improving engagement.

The problem stems from how the brain processes perceived obligations. When employees feel pressured to participate, the habenula (the brain’s “motivation kill switch”) activates, creating resistance rather than genuine engagement. This neurological response explains why mandatory wellness initiatives or those with complicated tracking requirements often see declining participation over time.

Fresh Tri’s Adaptive Engagement Approach

Fresh Tri approaches participation challenges differently by working with brain science rather than against it. Our success team monitors adoption in real-time and implements a multi-layered strategy when participation numbers need improvement:

The Iterative Mindset Method itself becomes a model for how we approach participation, trying different approaches, learning what works, and adapting accordingly.

Results Through Partnership

Organizations working with Fresh Tri consistently see participation rates improve when our adaptive strategies are implemented. Our partnership approach means we share responsibility for program success, providing ongoing support rather than simply delivering a product and walking away.

The iterative nature of our engagement strategy means that initial participation numbers are just a starting point. By continuously refining our approach based on real-world usage data, we’ve helped organizations transform initially modest participation into robust, sustained engagement.

Ready to learn how Fresh Tri can help your organization achieve meaningful participation rates? Visit our How It Works page to discover our proven approach to driving engagement through brain-friendly program design.