Accenture Summer Reset

The Challenge

Accenture wanted to keep employees connected over the summer while many were working apart. The goal was simple. Keep people active, engaged and social through a structured employee wellbeing programme that used competition and collaboration to build connection.

Our Approach

Registration and Communication

We set up a registration system using our event technology. Team captains could register their groups and all members then received updates during the programme. Over 400 employees signed in through our app to take part.

Weekly and Anytime Challenges

Each week participants received a solo challenge and a team challenge. Solo challenges were completed individually. Team challenges encouraged colleagues to meet in person or link up on a video call.

Ten Anytime challenges were also available from the start. These encouraged participants to get outside, explore local places and complete tasks when it suited them.

Participation Packs

Accenture provided each participant with a pack that included branded items such as a beach ball, frisbee and water bottle. These items featured in photo and video challenges and added to the sense of fun.

Results

• 410 employees took part across 74 teams
• More than 2,100 pieces of content were submitted through the app
• Weekly winners were selected for solo, team and Anytime challenges
• Extra points were awarded for sharing content on social media using #AccentureSummerReset

All content was reviewed and scored for creativity and humour. The competitive format kept energy levels high across the six weeks.

The Wrap Up

The programme finished with a closing ceremony where winners were announced. A wrap up video highlighted the best moments and gave everyone a chance to look back on the experience together.

Why It Worked for Accenture

Summer Reset connected employees through a mix of physical activity, social interaction and gamified challenges. The format gave staff a reason to engage every week and kept them motivated through the summer period.