At the end of the year, HR and Internal Communications departments are looking for an original corporate activity that :

  • Reinforces group cohesion,
  • Stimulates employeeengagement ,
  • Employee loyalty
  • Nurtures a sense of belonging to the company.

The corporate Advent calendar (especially the digital version) is a short, fun and inclusive ritual that aligns recognition, shared objectives and measurable positive impact, without weighing teams down. It's a concrete lever for employer branding and team cohesion.

Contents :

  • Why the end of the year is key to cohesion and recognition
  • The digital corporate Advent calendar: definition and benefits
  • Ideas for responsible events to strengthen ties
  • What research says about gamification
  • Instructions for use: set up your digital calendar in 10 days
  • Blueprint: 24 ready-to-use ideas
  • Compliance: your essentials
  • Measuring positive impact (ROI)
  • Why OuiLive for your digital calendar
  • FAQ
  • Sources

Why the end of the year is key to cohesion and recognition

In 2024, employeeengagement declined worldwide from 23% to 21%, with a clear drop among managers. Against this backdrop, setting up visible, unifying rituals, such as an Advent calendar, helps to maintain motivation and strengthen bonds within teams around common goals.

Corporate Advent calendar

The digital corporate Advent calendar: definition and benefits

A 24-day program (or less, depending on the load), it offers a micro-experience every day:

  • Quiz,
  • Photo challenge,
  • Eco-gesture,
  • Mini-game,
  • Sharing business tips,
  • Responsible draw.

In 100% mobile format, you centralize animation, rankings, rewards and analytics.

The result: a collective rhythm that's easy to live with, reinforcing team cohesion and recognition, while preparing for Q1 with a close-knit team.

Ideas for responsible events to strengthen ties

- Eco-responsible Advent: sustainable, second-hand, fair-trade lots, reverse calendar.

- Convivial finale: company party with fun modules (quiz, photobooth, wooden games...).

- Corporate culture challenges: values, safety, CSR, products.

- Well-being at work: daily steps, active microbreaks, diet, sleep.

- Solidarity challenge: fundraising, donations, mentoring, local actions.

What research says about gamification

Recent meta-analyses indicate small-to-medium positive effects on motivation, learning andengagement when the mechanics are well-designed and aligned with clear objectives.

Remember: points, badges, levels, mutual support, frequent feedback, and caution about over-competition.

Instructions for use: set up your digital calendar in 10 days

1) Framing the intention (HR/Business): cohesion, recognition, CSR, learning, sales.

2) Script 24 boxes (or 12/8/4), alternating fun/learning/impact.

3) Internal communication: S-2 teasing, S-1 reveal, automatic reminders, manager kit.

4) Inclusion: sites, subsidiaries and teleworking (synchronous/asynchronous).

5) Responsible rewards and clear regulation (RGPD).

6) Steering: dashboard, eNPS, verbatims, achievement of common objectives.

Corporate Advent calendar
Original Advent Calendar as countdown to Christmas Eve on the background of gray wall

Blueprint: 24 ready-to-use ideas

S1 (Dec. 1-6)

Culture & belonging: "history & values" quiz, team portraits, "our favorite workspace".

S2 (Dec. 7-12) 

Health & QVCT: daily steps, active micro-pauses, sleep/hydration.

S3 (Dec 13-18) 

Impact & solidarity: reverse calendar, eco-gestures, donations and mentoring.

S4 (Dec. 19-24) 

Pride & celebration: team trophies, thank-you wall, themed afterwork.

Compliance: your essentials

  • Information (purpose, legal basis, duration),
  • Obtain valid consent when required,
  • minimize data,
  • keep a register,
  • provide clear rules and regulations,
  • banish dark patterns.

Adapt your endowments to remain responsible and inclusive.

Measuring positive impact (ROI)

  • Quantitative: Participation, completion, contributions/day, ideas collected, quiz scores, absenteeism.
  • Qualitative: Sense of belonging, eNPS, perception of recognition.

With a gamified platform, you can manage your projects in real time and ensure their long-term viability.

Why OuiLive for your digital calendar

Business in game mode: one platform, thousands of corporate mobile games.

  • Quick, turnkey launch (intuitive interface, +200 templates),
  • 100% mobile format (rankings, challenges, rewards adapted to teams),
  • Real-time analytics,
  • Support from a Success Manager.

Ideal for digital Advent calendars, team-building activities and HR highlights.

FAQ

What original corporate activity should you choose?

A digital Advent calendar creates a daily ritual that values recognition and mutual support, engages all sites (and teleworking), and is easy to measure.

How do you build employee loyalty over the holidays?

Combine recognition (trophies, thanks), collaborative challenges and responsible endowments. Take care of internal communication and measure eNPS for a long-term effect.

Is an escape game good for team spirit?

Yes. It gets people working together on common goals (communication, cooperation, problem-solving) with benefits that are transferable to the workplace.

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