Selecting the right awards vendor can make or break your recognition program. The vendor you choose isn’t just providing trophies, plaques, or branded gifts, they’re shaping the employee experience, representing your brand, and ensuring recognition moments land on time, intact, and impactful. With dozens of options in the market, it can feel overwhelming to know […]
Remote and hybrid work have changed not only how we collaborate but also how we recognize success. Today, recognition programs must reach employees wherever they work, whether in a downtown office, a home workspace, or halfway across the world. That means awards shipping has become a core part of modern recognition strategy. Done right, shipping […]
Tight funding doesn’t mean thin appreciation. With the right plan, you can deliver meaningful employee recognition on a lean awards budget and still make the big moments feel big. This guide shows you how to prioritize spend, pick the right formats, calculate awards cost, and measure ROI so every dollar strengthens culture and retention. Why […]
When the spotlight hits the trophy, the award engraving is what people remember. The right words turn awards into lasting stories recognizing effort, clarifying the win, and reinforcing your brand. This guide shows what to include, how to keep it clean and readable, and gives you plug-and-play wording you can approve in minutes. Why the […]
When the calendar says “award season” and the budget spreadsheet says “be careful,” procurement sits at the crossroads between brand ambition and operational reality. Do you commission custom awards, made-to-measure pieces that tell your company’s story, or select from catalogue awards that you can personalize and ship fast? The right choice balances timeline, total cost […]
When schedules overflow with meetings and deadlines, employee recognition often slips to the bottom of the to-do list. Yet pausing—even for five minutes—to say “thank you” can lift morale, fortify culture, and slash turnover. This guide delivers rapid-fire Employee Appreciation tactics you can execute today, complete with data, checklists, and cost comparisons that keep both […]
August is packed with opportunities to celebrate your team, strengthen workplace culture, and boost morale. From global observances to niche appreciation days, here’s your guide to making the most of August 2025 for recognition and gifting. Why Celebrate Holidays at Work in August? August 2025 Holiday Calendar Date Holiday / Observance Ideas for Celebration Aug […]
Silicon Valley’s household names don’t just dominate market share, they set the gold standard for employee recognition. Each giant has engineered a signature program that keeps talent engaged, productive, and loyal in one of the most competitive labor markets on earth. Below, we unpack what Google’s peer bonuses, Apple’s performance-driven rewards, Microsoft’s in-app kudos, Netflix’s […]
“A company’s culture is the shadow of how it celebrates its people.” Employee recognition isn’t a one-size-fits-all endeavor. What thrills a 40-person SaaS startup may fall flat inside a Fortune 500 giant, and vice versa. Understanding how company size influences employee recognition strategies can spell the difference between high-fives that fuel retention or swag that […]
When a new employee walks through your door (or logs into their first Zoom call), the clock starts ticking on engagement, productivity, and—ultimately—retention. Companies with a robust onboarding program see retention jump by 50-82 % and productivity climb more than 60 % in the first year (devlinpeck.com, HiBob, TalentLMS). A thoughtfully curated welcome kit—also called […]