From Curiosity to Culture: How CREO Turned On-Site Health Checks into a Workplace “Watercooler Moment”

When creative agency CREO welcomed a SISU Health Station into their Cardiff office, it quickly became more than a tool for a brand project. Accessible to everyone, it sparked curiosity, competition and healthier habits – with 53 health checks completed by almost half the team in just a few months.

The challenge – Experiencing prevention first-hand

As part of a brand refresh project with SISU Health, CREO wanted to do more than understand the platform conceptually. They needed to live with it – to see how it worked, how people engaged with it, and how it could add value in a workplace like their own.

That’s why a SISU Health Station was installed in CREO’s Cardiff office for several months. The aim was to give the 40-strong team an authentic experience of prevention in practice – quick, accessible health checks embedded into daily office life.

The experience – From curiosity to camaraderie

The Station quickly became a focal point. In just a few months, 53 checks were completed by 19 participants – nearly half of CREO’s workforce.

Jordan, CREO’s Creative Director, describes the buzz it created:

The first day only a handful of us tried it. But once the full team was in, everyone wanted a go. People came downstairs asking ‘what’s that?’ and jumped on straight away. It became a talking point, a bit of friendly competition, and even influenced people’s habits.

Highlights of CREO’s experience

• Accessible to all: Anyone could complete a five-minute check without disrupting their day. Measures like blood pressure, BMI and heart age became points of conversation across the office.
• Healthy competition: Some staff checked in weekly to track progress, while others compared results with colleagues. One colleague became known for using the Station three times a week.
• Behaviour change: The insights weren’t just numbers on a screen. One developer, for example, discovered his heart age was 10 years older than expected – and adjusted his diet and lifestyle as a result.
• Building culture: For new starters, the Station became a fun icebreaker that helped them connect quickly with colleagues.

Jordan summed it up as a modern “water cooler moment”:

It got people together in a way we probably needed after COVID. It gave us something positive to gather around.

The impact – Prevention in action

CREO’s experience illustrates how accessible, accurate health checks can deliver actionable insights and create impactful change in a workplace setting. With almost half their team getting involved in just a few months, engagement was strong, and the real value went beyond the numbers.

The Health Station provided trusted, medical grade results that employees could act on immediately. Staff weren’t just curious – they were motivated to make changes, track progress and talk openly about their health. That combination of insight and action is what makes prevention effective.

But the benefits extended further, touching on several dimensions of workplace wellbeing:

• Health awareness and literacy: The Station gave staff a better understanding of their personal health, from blood pressure to BMI and heart age. For many, it was their first time seeing these measures outside a GP setting.
• Early identification of risks: Several staff discovered results that prompted them to reflect on lifestyle and take action sooner – the kind of early intervention that helps reduce long-term health risks.
• Engagement and culture: In a post-COVID workplace, creating moments of connection matters. The Station became a shared activity that built camaraderie and gave teams a positive, health-focused reason to come together.
• Onboarding and inclusion: For new starters, the Station was a natural icebreaker, helping them connect with colleagues and reinforcing the agency’s commitment to wellbeing from day one.
• Productivity and performance: By encouraging healthier habits, the Station also supported longer-term outcomes such as reduced absence, improved energy, and greater focus – all critical drivers of business performance.

For SISU Health, CREO’s experience shows the power of embedding prevention into the everyday fabric of the workplace. Accessible, accurate and actionable health checks can shift behaviours, strengthen culture and create lasting value for both people and organisations.

Strategic value – What other workplaces can learn

CREO’s experience shows that the SISU Health Station is more than a one-off wellbeing initiative. It becomes part of the foundations, driving engagement, camaraderie and healthier choices.

Jordan’s advice for other employers considering a Health Station is clear:

Be patient. It’s not a one-and-done product. Some people will jump on straight away, others take time. But once they see the benefits, they join in – and start encouraging others too. That’s when it really makes an impact.

This patience pays dividends: over time, usage grows, confidence increases and the cultural value of the Station becomes more visible.

Key takeaways

• Prevention works best when it’s part of everyday life
• Accessibility drives engagement
• Friendly competition encourages return visits
• Behaviour change is real: insights prompted tangible lifestyle adjustments
• Culture benefits too: the Station acted as a wellbeing “water cooler” boosting team spirit and helping new starters feel part of the group

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