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Corporate Wellness App
A wellness app for employees linked to an anonymized analytics dashboard for employers
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KEY FEATURES
About the client
Our client is a global digital product provider based in Canada.
Recognizing that employees’ productivity is directly linked to their
well-being, they decided to help companies foster healthier work
environments. The idea was to develop a platform for corporate
wellness.
They chose Demigos as their tech partner because we have deep
expertise in
healthtech
and a proven track record with medical wearable integrations—while
offering competitive pricing and a great culture fit.
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When reaching out to us, the client had the following key requirements:
- Scope of work: Pre-launch product audit that evolved into full-scale corporate wellness software development.
- Product: A cross-platform iOS and Android mobile app for employees to track their health metrics; a dashboard for employers to access aggregated, anonymized data about the team’s well-being; and an admin panel.
- Integrations with wearables: Google Fit, Fitbit, Apple Health, Garmin.
Project overview
When the client came to us, corporate wellness app development wasn’t
part of the plan—the platform was already being built by another team.
Our initial task was to conduct an external
product audit
to confirm it was ready for a successful public launch.
Yet, during the audit, our experts discovered many issues that could
hinder the product launch and future updates. We suggested multiple
solutions, ranging from bug fixing and code refactoring to a complete
overhaul, which involved developing corporate wellness software from
scratch. After careful consideration, the client chose the full
rebuild and handed the project over to us.
Project challenges
The client’s product concept was complex, and joining the project midway only added to the corporate wellness app development challenges that we had to overcome.
Existing low-quality code base
The solution the client brought us—the code, its structure, and the underlying logic—failed to match the high industry standards we uphold at Demigos and couldn’t be scaled or upgraded. So, while building a corporate well-being app wasn’t part of our original task, we had to start from scratch to turn the client’s idea into a fully functional product.
UX design for user motivation
One of the app’s key features—calculating an employee’s health score—relies on regular health data inputs. The challenge was designing an intuitive and engaging UX that would encourage users to enter their health vitals daily. To simplify this task for users even further, we also had to streamline automatic data input from various medical devices.
Unreliable wearable integration
To speed up corporate wellness software development, the client decided to use a third-party wearable integration service. Despite years in the market, the service demanded extensive integration efforts and didn’t allow us to set up basic usage flows. So, our team had to create custom workarounds to enable a direct connection with medical devices.
Tight deadlines
When the client first approached us, they believed the platform was nearly ready for release. However, it turned out we needed to build the corporate wellness tracking software from the ground up. It means our team had to work under tight deadlines. We had three months to release the first version of the product and another three to refine it.
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Team composition
The process of creating apps for employee wellness involves selecting the experts that would perfectly match the demands of each specific project. We put together a dedicated team that fit the client’s expertise requirements and the timeline best.
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Software architect
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Business analyst
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Project manager
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.Net developer
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Mobile developers
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QA engineer
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UX/UI designer
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Our process
01 - Product audit
1 Sprint
During the product audit, we reviewed:
- Server code
- Mobile code
- Infrastructure
- HIPAA & GDPR compliance
- Product quality
- UI/UX design
The audit uncovered critical issues that had to be resolved before the launch. The client handed over the project to us, and we started the employee wellness app development from scratch.
02 -Discovery and analytics
2 Sprints
Our team began the wellness software development process by studying the project and understanding the client’s expectations. We held a meeting with the client to discuss their vision, budget, and deadlines. From there, we created a requirements document outlining the product's business concept and a detailed technical solution.
03 - UI/UX design
Throughout the project
Employees were expected to use the app every day. This meant we had to create an interface that encouraged them to regularly engage with the app. Our designer created wireframes and visual designs that met the project requirements, incorporating current trends and best UX practices.
04 - Development
10 Sprints
Our developers built the product's frontend and backend, configured the infrastructure, and handled wearable integrations. We also ensured that all components—mobile app, web dashboard, and admin panel—fully complied with HIPAA and GDPR requirements.
05 - Release & deployment
After developing the core components, we deployed the solution to
Azure cloud infrastructure. We also published the mobile app on
the App Store and Google Play.
Next, our team rolled out several incremental releases to add new
features and make some improvements.
06 - Support & maintenance
ONGOING
Our cooperation with the client on the corporate wellness app development didn’t end with the product release. We continue to provide ongoing support, monitoring the platform’s performance and addressing technical issues.
WHat we did
Reviewed the product
We performed a detailed product audit that revealed major issues in the client’s solution. As a result, the client avoided releasing a subpar product in the market and ultimately received a high-end, scalable platform—developed by our team.
Refined the client’s idea
During the product audit and subsequent discovery phase, we identified several optimization opportunities for the client’s MVP. For instance, we discovered inefficient monthly spending on cloud services, which we later reduced by a factor of eight.
Created a new UI/UX design
The product's success heavily relied on keeping users engaged. We created a UI/UX design that encouraged employees to log their health data every day—setting goals and accessing information became much simpler.
Implemented a health score algorithm
As part of corporate wellness app development, we implemented an advanced algorithm to calculate users' health scores. These scores let employees see how their health metrics affect their well-being and help make lifestyle changes to improve their vitals.
Ensured HIPAA & GDPR compliance
The product deals with sensitive health information, so it must comply with strict regulatory standards. Our team ensured the app meets HIPAA technical requirements for protecting health data and GDPR standards for safeguarding personal privacy.
Tested the product
We needed to check that the product performed well under the expected amount of traffic. So, after developing the corporate wellness software, our team conducted load testing, confirming the app’s backend could support the demands of the launch.
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Key features
The solution aims to help employees improve productivity by taking better care of their physical and mental health. Its development took us 1,537 hours, with another 381 hours spent on testing. Here are the key wellness platform features the product offers:
Personal goals
Users can set goals in areas like
- blood pressure
- blood sugar
- stress
- fatigue levels
- weight management and more.
20+ health vitals tracking
The app lets users track vitals, collecting them through manual input and devices like Google Fit, Fitbit, Apple Health, and Garmin.
Charts & reports
Users can view charts comparing their health over different periods and generate detailed reports on their health metrics.
Health score
The app allows users to easily calculate their health score, which shows how their vitals relate to overall well-being.
Notifications
The app sends regular notifications with health recommendations and reminders to log health information.
Subscriptions
The app offers subscriptions for individuals and companies, with payment options via Chargebee or Apple Pay.
Client feedback
“The most impressive about working with Demigos is their ability to advise us on things and improve on our designs. If we were at odds over an issue, Demigos provided us with their advice and counsel, which we still use today. Well done, guys. I'm happy to continue to work with you.” — the Client’s CEO.
