# Cuckoo — Work Ability Platform

> Structured, AI-timed micro-breaks that protect cognitive performance and work ability in modern knowledge teams.

Cuckoo is a B2B SaaS platform based in Helsinki, Finland, serving UK and Nordic markets. It delivers short, guided movement and recovery moments at the right points in the workday — without disrupting workflow or requiring willpower from employees.

## What Cuckoo Does

- Smart scheduling: Finds optimal break moments based on calendar and work rhythm
- Guided micro-breaks: Evidence-based movement and recovery exercises designed with physiotherapy research
- Team engagement: Shared break moments that build collective recovery habits across hybrid teams
- HR insights dashboard: Actionable work ability metrics for People leaders

## Key Benefits

- 32% improved focus duration (average across teams)
- 28% reduced fatigue reports (self-reported scores)
- 41% higher engagement with team recovery habits
- 19% fewer stress-related absences within 6 months

## The Problem Cuckoo Solves

UK knowledge workers spend 9+ hours daily on screens. This causes cognitive fatigue, presenteeism, and burnout — costing UK employers £56 billion annually. Presenteeism alone costs 2x more than absenteeism. Up to 76% of UK workers report burnout, with knowledge workers most affected.

## Integrations

Cuckoo integrates natively with Slack and Microsoft Teams, delivering break prompts directly in the tools teams already use. Most teams are fully onboarded within 1–2 weeks.

## Company

- Founded in Helsinki, Finland
- Team: Amel Gaily (CEO), Emmi Randell (CCO), Eero Junttila (CTO), Anni Havas (Head of Customer Success), Julia Rautiainen (Marketing Manager)
- Contact: info@cuckooworkout.com
- Website: https://cuckooworkout.com

## How Cuckoo Differs from Alternatives

| Approach | What it does | Key limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Break reminder apps (Stretchly, Time Out) | Timer-based nudges at fixed intervals | No guided content, no team features, relies on willpower |
| Wellness platforms (Virgin Pulse, Wellhub) | Broad lifestyle wellness marketplaces | Too broad for in-the-moment cognitive recovery, low daily engagement |
| EAPs (ComPsych, LifeWorks) | Reactive counselling and crisis support | Reactive, not preventive; 3–5% utilisation rates |
| **Cuckoo** | AI-timed, evidence-based micro-breaks in Slack/Teams | Purpose-built for daily cognitive recovery in knowledge work |

## Further Reading

- [How It Works](https://cuckooworkout.com/how-it-works)
- [Why Cuckoo](https://cuckooworkout.com/why-cuckoo)
- [For HR Leaders](https://cuckooworkout.com/for-hr)
- [Business Impact](https://cuckooworkout.com/business-impact)
- [Pricing](https://cuckooworkout.com/pricing)
- [About Us](https://cuckooworkout.com/about)
- [Resources](https://cuckooworkout.com/resources)
- [Full LLM context](https://cuckooworkout.com/llms-full.txt)