🌟 Case Story Acubiz Corporate Gifting

It's a gift to be allowed to give

— Acubiz HR Director

Industry Expense Management
Location Denmark
Model used Corporate Gifting
Integrated into Onboarding · Birthdays · Recognition

At Acubiz, the shift didn't happen because something was broken — but because something could be better. Donations happened. Gifts were given. But it wasn't structured or strategically anchored.

At the same time, something became clear: employees cared deeply about where company donations went. Giving them a voice in that decision wasn't just a nice idea — it was the right one.

From informal donations to employee-driven giving

"We didn't really have a specific way of doing things before — it was a bit loose."

Donations happened and gifts were given, but without a clear system or strategic intent behind them. The shift came not from a crisis, but from a recognition that things could be more meaningful.

"I could sense that it actually meant a lot to our employees to help decide where we donate. When given the space, they all have causes they care deeply about."

That realization became the foundation of a new model — one built around employee co-determination.

Employee using actnation on a laptop in the office
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Employee co-determination

Employees choose where company donations go — aligned with Acubiz's core value of giving people a voice in strategic decisions.

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Giving as part of gifting

On special occasions, employees receive a donation as part of their gift — combining traditional gifting with meaningful impact.

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Zero admin overhead

What used to require manual effort across HR and finance is now automated — Actnation handles allocation and distribution end-to-end.

Giving employees a voice

"It's a core value for us that our employees feel heard and have the opportunity to influence strategic initiatives. So it felt natural to let employees decide where company donations go."

Charitable giving is now integrated into the moments that matter most at Acubiz:

  • 👋 Onboarding — a gift from day one
  • 🎂 Birthdays — a meaningful celebration
  • 🏆 Recognition — milestones and sales targets

"It's about the ideology that giving is a gift in itself."

Team gathered around a laptop in the office

More than a benefit

"Like any other strategy, you get nowhere without planning, purpose, and a structured approach to creating value."

With Actnation, Acubiz moved from ad-hoc generosity to a structured programme that creates real, measurable impact.

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Streamlined administration

No more manual tracking, spreadsheets, or HR overhead. Actnation automates the entire process from allocation to confirmation.

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Automated allocation of donation amounts

Trigger rules for birthdays, anniversaries, and recognition moments run automatically — the right amount reaches the right person at the right time.

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Empowered employees choose their own cause

Each employee selects the charity that matters to them. The result is a giving programme that feels personal, not corporate.

From manual effort to structured impact

Before Actnation, running a giving programme at Acubiz required significant coordination — across HR, finance, and leadership. There was no single system, no automated triggers, and no way to let employees direct their own gifts.

"What used to be heavy administrative work is now simple and valuable."

Today, the programme runs itself. HR sets the rules once. Actnation handles everything else — from triggering the gift to letting employees choose their charity to processing the donation. The team gets the credit; the system does the work.

Man sitting on a bench, looking thoughtful
Acubiz HR Director
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Just do it. Simple as that. With very few clicks, employees influence something bigger than themselves.

HR Director

Acubiz

Structure creates value Give employees a voice From intention to action Make responsibility tangible Make giving simple Structure creates value Give employees a voice From intention to action Make responsibility tangible Make giving simple