Sam Caucci
1Huddle CEO Sam Caucci was recently featured in WorkLife, highlighting how science-backed gamification is transforming workforce training. He explained why traditional training fails—workers forget most of what they learn within days—and how 1Huddle’s fast, competitive games improve retention, engagement, and performance. The article also underscores 1Huddle’s mission to level the playing field for workers by giving them the tools to own their growth and showcase their skills.
NEWARK, N.J., August 27, 2025 (WorkLife) — We’re excited to share that 1Huddle and our CEO, Sam Caucci, were recently featured in WorkLife in an article exploring how science-backed gamification is reshaping workforce training. In the piece, Sam breaks down why traditional training falls short—employees forget up to 70% of what they learn within days—and how 1Huddle’s game-based approach helps organizations combat skills decay, boost engagement, and uncover critical talent insights. From onboarding to upskilling, our platform is proving that short, competitive, science-driven games can deliver lasting performance improvements across industries.
The interview also dives into the bigger mission behind 1Huddle: leveling the playing field for workers who are too often overlooked by outdated training models. Sam shares how gamification rooted in cognitive science—autonomy, belonging, and capability—does more than make learning fun; it creates measurable impact for businesses while giving employees the tools to own their growth. As he puts it, “We don’t give A’s just for showing up to class”—and neither should workforce training.
About 1Huddle
1Huddle is a workforce tech company that onboards, upskills, and develops employees through the use of science-backed quick-burst mobile games. With a mobile-first approach to preparing the modern worker, a mobile library of 3,000+ quick-burst employee skill games, an on-demand game marketplace that covers 16 unique workforce skill areas, and the option for personalized content, 1Huddle is changing the way organizations think about their training – from a one-time boring onboarding experience to a continuous motivational tool. Key clients include Loews Hotels, Novartis, Madison Square Garden, PIMCO, TAO Group, and the United States Air Force. To learn more about 1Huddle and its platform, please visit 1huddle.co.
Media Contact:Evan Stromeevan@hightenmedia.com
Published in: WorkLife
Sam Caucci, Founder & CEO at 1Huddle
"1Huddle is a great tool to drive knowledge retention and make it sticky, make it fun, and also serves as a huge analytics tool for us to understand the quality of the stuff we’re rolling out.” —James Webb, Global People Development & Engagement
Increase in knowledge acquisition
Annual savings per location (312+)
“All of a sudden, people are playing the game multiple times a day to rack up points to get to the top of the leaderboard.” —Lauren Constable, VP of Operations
Faster opening new locations
Annual savings opening 5 new locations
“This thing is amazing. I’m awestruck with the power of this tool. 1Huddle makes running and operating restaurants fun and greatly increases our employees’ knowledge.” —Tony Daddabbo, Director of Training
Reduction in training time
Annual savings across 60 locations