It Gets Better: Meaningful Wellbeing Support
It Gets Better Project · 9 employees · 7 weeks
Summary
It Gets Better Project, an LGBTQ+ advocacy nonprofit, faced the challenge many remote teams know well: when people work in silos, it's easy to feel disconnected from leadership and coworkers. Their Give River Season emphasized River Runs—daily wellbeing micro-learning modules—paired with peer recognition to bridge the remote work gap. Post-season surveys showed 10-15% improvements in handling stress, feeling supported by the organization, and feeling supported by colleagues. The platform proved particularly effective for distributed teams, with leadership noting it's "more than just software; it's a tool to help create a sense of belonging across the organization."
The numbers.
What they said about the work.
“The platform is truly exceptional! It offers a much-needed pause during the day, providing tools that are beneficial not only in a professional setting but also in managing personal life. I find the platform incredibly valuable, especially the module on trust in the workplace.”
The Challenge
As a small, remote nonprofit team focused on LGBTQ+ youth advocacy, It Gets Better Project faced common challenges of distributed teams:
Before Give River:
- Remote silos: Team members working separately with limited touchpoints
- Connection gaps: Easy to feel disconnected from leadership and coworkers
- Wellbeing needs: Staff needed daily support tools beyond traditional HR offerings
- Rapport building: Limited organic opportunities for team bonding
- Recognition inconsistency: No systematic way to celebrate contributions
Key Pain Point: “Tools to bridge the remote work gap, create genuine rapport, build a sense of belonging, and support employee wellbeing in both work and personal contexts.”
Key Takeaways
Best for organizations that:
- Have remote or distributed teams
- Prioritize employee wellbeing and life skills development
- Want customizable learning content
- Need tools that support employees holistically (work + life)
- Value intuitive, easy-to-use platforms
- Seek both recognition and development in one system
- Need to bridge silos and build sense of belonging
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