SAWOO and EGYM Wellpass: Corporate Fitness for a Remote Team
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· Publication: 2025-09-09
Since February 2023, SAWOO employees have enjoyed access to EGYM Wellpass. In this interview, SAWOO founder and managing director Sammy Gebele explains why Wellpass is the perfect corporate fitness solution for a fully remote team.
SAWOO and Wellpass
SAWOO and Wellpass have built a strong partnership that benefits both organizations. Not only does SAWOO support EGYM Wellpass’s mission to connect with HR leaders by creating valuable content like the Level Up HR podcast, SAWOO is also a proud Wellpass customer. This experience demonstrates that Wellpass works just as effectively for companies with distributed, remote teams as it does for those in a single location.
True flexibility with 100% remote work
Leading a remote workforce can make it challenging to offer meaningful benefits for employees spread out across different regions. Wellpass addresses this challenge by giving employees access to thousands of fitness and wellness options throughout the US and abroad, ensuring that everyone has access to the resources they need.
The impact of EGYM Wellpass at SAWOO
Sammy believes employee well-being is at the heart of productivity and company success. He often compares SAWOO to a professional sports team, where it’s essential for each member to be physically and mentally at their best. Wellpass’s broad range of fitness, wellness, and mental health resources helps the SAWOO team stay balanced, energized, and ready to perform at their highest level.
The role of Wellpass in company culture
Flexibility is central to SAWOO’s culture. Sammy feels employees should have the freedom to shape their own workdays, deciding where and when they work. Wellpass fits seamlessly with this approach, empowering employees to access a wide variety of wellness offerings in the way that best matches their individual schedules and preferences.
Seamless launch with little administration
Rolling out Wellpass at SAWOO in Germany was straightforward and hassle-free. The company’s digital-first mindset, combined with Wellpass’s user-friendly platform, made implementation quick with very little administrative burden.
How Employees Embrace the Corporate Health Benefit
So far, around 40% of SAWOO employees have signed up for Wellpass, a clear sign that the program is valued and actively being used.
Responses and Long-Term Impact
Though extensive feedback is still being collected, Sammy is confident that Wellpass will continue making a positive and lasting impact on the health, engagement, and performance of the entire SAWOO team.
Final Thoughts
SAWOO stands as a great example of how remote-first companies can successfully integrate EGYM Wellpass into their workplace culture. By combining workplace flexibility with a robust corporate wellness program, SAWOO empowers its team to stay healthy, motivated, and productive—no matter where they work.
