As-One: DHL's All-in-One Employee Hub for Appreciation Week 2017 Contests & Connection
Facing another disjointed workweek across global offices, I felt that familiar disconnect – until discovering As-One transformed our Appreciation Week into a vibrant digital town square. This exclusive app became my lifeline during those summer months, melting geographical barriers through shared laughter and spontaneous moments captured in selfies. Designed specifically for DHL and Skyline teams, it turned corporate celebration into palpable camaraderie with every notification ping.
Real-Time Event Feed became my morning ritual. At 7:15 AM while sipping coffee, I'd scroll through schedule updates that felt tailor-made – like discovering a hidden workshop matching my commute time. The interface delivered information with newspaper clarity yet social media immediacy, eliminating frantic inbox searches during planning.
When participating in the Fit Vid Challenge, I initially hesitated filming my department's dance routine. But seeing Singapore office's attempt – slightly off-beat but bursting with joy – gave me courage. Uploading our clip triggered physical jitters replaced by warmth as colleagues worldwide reacted with flame emojis. The video compression preserved every grin without lag, crucial for our impromptu hallway recordings.
The Interactive Photo Wall created unexpected bonds. During lunch breaks, I'd post cafeteria decorations from our Chicago hub. Within minutes, Lisbon colleagues responded with their themed tablescape, sparking a friendly design rivalry. This visual dialogue made me notice architectural details in my own workplace I'd previously ignored, viewing mundane corridors through fresh eyes.
At 9 PM one Tuesday, the Contest Leaderboard feature ignited our team spirit. Watching our regional ranking climb after sharing behind-the-scenes prep photos generated electric energy – we stayed late just to photograph warehouse teams' decorations. The point system's transparency eliminated confusion, though I occasionally wished for category filters during peak submission hours.
Rain hammered against my window at 3 PM when I tested the Q&A Forum. Asking about gift redemption, I expected delayed replies. Instead, HR's live clarification appeared instantly, their profile badge verifying authority. That blue checkmark symbol dissolved my skepticism about corporate apps forever.
What shines brightest? How it transformed isolation into belonging – seeing graveyard shift workers in Frankfurt posting moonlit selfies made me value our global rhythm. The app launched smoother than our internal email platform, critical during contest deadlines. But temporary availability until August 19th caused real withdrawal; I still miss those morning notification chimes. For frontline staff craving connection beyond org charts? Essential. This wasn't just an app – it bottled the crackling energy of 70,000 people celebrating together.
Keywords: employee engagement app, corporate event platform, team connection tool, internal communication hub, limited-time application
