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Every cleaner is a hero

Vebego

TL;DR
From buffs to cooler bags, we celebrated Care cleaners every “Dag van de Schoonmaak” (“National Cleaners Day”).

In short

For five consecutive years, Care (part of the Vebego Group) partnered with us to create impactful campaigns for “Dag van de Schoonmaak” (“National Cleaners Day”). Each year, we designed a concept around a unique gift to recognize and celebrate their cleaners’ hard work and dedication. These campaigns emphasize appreciation while engaging employees and clients alike through digital platforms, creative storytelling, and personalized interactions.

The challenge

How do you consistently celebrate and motivate a diverse workforce across multiple years while ensuring each campaign feels fresh, engaging, and meaningful? Care’s cleaners are the backbone of their operations, but their essential contributions often go unnoticed. Our challenge is to create campaigns that not only recognize these everyday heroes but also connect them with Care’s clients and broader audience, reinforcing a culture of appreciation and pride year after year.

The insight

Appreciation is most powerful when it’s personal and tangible. Cleaners play a vital role in maintaining cleanliness and order, often under the radar. By blending meaningful gifts with creative storytelling and interactive platforms, we could elevate their work, making them feel seen, valued, and celebrated. And by inviting clients to participate, we could foster deeper connections and amplify the recognition across the community.

The Outcome

Over five years, we created a series of impactful campaigns that celebrated Care’s cleaners in unique, heartfelt ways. From buffs and hamam towels to Boc’n Rolls and cool bags, each year brought a fresh narrative tied to a practical gift. Interactive compliments platforms bridged the gap between cleaners and clients, generating thousands of messages of gratitude. The campaigns boosted morale, strengthened client relationships, and positioned Care as a company that truly values and supports its workforce. The result was not just five successful campaigns but a legacy of pride and appreciation that continues to resonate.

In numbers

1000+
employees
100+
compliments given by clients each year
5
years running

In detail

A cornerstone of the campaigns was the development and evolution of the compliments platform. Each year, this interactive tool allowed clients, partners, and colleagues to express their gratitude for Care’s cleaners through personalized messages. The platform transformed these compliments into visually engaging assets, ready to be shared across social media and internal channels. This not only amplified the reach of the recognition but also provided cleaners with a tangible sense of appreciation from those they serve daily.

Year One: Buffing Up Our Heroes (2020)

We kicked off with a superhero theme, gifting multifunctional bandanas (buffs) to every cleaner. Internally, the campaign encouraged staff to share “floorfies” wearing their buffs, reinforcing a sense of pride. Externally, we highlighted the heroic efforts of cleaners during challenging times, underlining their indispensable role.

Year Two: Time to Shine (2021)

The focus shifted to sustainability with recycled-material hamam towels as the gift. The campaign celebrated cleaners as the shining stars of Care, both for their efforts and for the story behind the towels, crafted by women in a Turkish village. Employees shared their “shiny moments” on social media, showcasing the towels in creative ways.

Year Three: On a Roll (2022)

Cleaners received a Boc’n Roll, a sustainable lunch wrapper. The tagline “We’re on a roll” celebrated their continuous dedication. We amplified the message with a custom compliments platform, allowing clients to send personalized messages of appreciation, which were shared as downloadable social media assets.

Year Four: Keeping It Cool (2023)

With summer in full swing, employees were treated to insulated cool bags. The campaign’s slogan, “Let’s keep it cool,” highlighted how Care cleaners bring calm and order every day. The cool bags symbolized a much-deserved moment of refreshment, and social media posts encouraged employees to share their “cool vibes.”

Year Five: On the Move (2024)

The campaign introduced stylish crossbody bags, perfect for cleaners on the go. With a focus on versatility and utility, these bags symbolized Care’s commitment to equipping their team with tools for both work and life. The campaign invited cleaners to showcase their new accessory in action, building a sense of community.

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