How Pro Ref Keeps a Distributed Workforce Healthy with Wellhub

Supporting a national team of professional match officials and support staff is no easy task. With a workforce constantly on the move, travelling to games, training sessions, and conferences across the country, creating a unified approach to physical and mental wellbeing presents a unique challenge.

For Dr Steve McNally, Performance Support Director at Pro Ref, the priority was finding a flexible wellness solution that could cater to an intrinsically remote team operating under high-pressure conditions.

"The biggest challenge we face as a company is that our employees largely work remotely from each other... and the nature of the jobs involved in many cases are high pressure, under great scrutiny, and involve significant periods away from home."  

— Dr Steve McNally, Performance Support Director

A Flexible Solution for a Mobile Workforce

To tackle the isolation and high-stress demands of professional officiating, Pro Ref partnered with Wellhub. The goal? Provide seamless, nationwide access to physical conditioning, recovery, and wellness facilities no matter where the fixture list takes them.

Whether staff need a local gym near their home base, physical therapy on the road, or seamless access to partner facilities through Wellhub's international check-in whilst travelling abroad, the flexibility fits their dynamic routine.

Key benefits driving their success include:

• Nationwide & International Access: Seamless check-ins at gyms and fitness centres across the UK and overseas.
• Holistic Support: A diverse mix of physical health, mental well-being apps, and individual therapy sessions tailored to individual preferences.
• Community Building: Group and departmental fitness challenges that bring a geographically dispersed workforce together.

The Impact in Numbers

The strategy is already paying off in a big way. Pro Ref has reached an impressive 61% subscription rate across their workforce, a testament to how deeply engaged their team has become with the platform.

Check out the short video clips below to hear directly from Dr Steve McNally on why Wellhub was the perfect match for Pro Ref: