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Employee Recognition & Engagement Resources

Employee recognition, service anniversary awards, safety incentives and more.

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Employee Recognition

Recognition Success Stories: Before and After Implementation

Every HR leader—from the C-suite to the front lines of People & Culture—knows people are their most important asset, yet the persistent challenge is...
The Worst Holiday Gifts to Give Your Employees.
Employee Recognition

The 10 Worst Gifts to Give Your Employees (and What to Give Instead)

The holidays are a perfect time to celebrate your people, but the wrong gift can turn a thoughtful gesture into an awkward moment. Recognition should...
Employee Recognition

10 Ideas to Celebrate Customer Service Week [October 6-10, 2025]

National Customer Service Week (NCSW) has been celebrated during the first full business week in October for more than 30 years.
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Employee Recognition

The End of Employee of the Month: Rethinking Recognition Programs

The picture is a familiar one. It's hanging in a lobby or on a breakroom wall: a smiling face of an employee in a small, framed photo next to a...
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Employee Recognition

4 Reasons Appreciation Leads to Stronger Retention

You know firsthand that the cost of replacing an employee goes far beyond a line item on a budget. It's in the quiet dip in team morale and the loss...
The Power of Recognition: Why Managers Must Celebrate Their Teams.
Employee Recognition

The Power of Recognition: Why Managers Must Celebrate Their Teams

In the rush of deadlines, meetings, and quarterly goals, one of the most powerful tools in a manager's toolkit often gets overlooked: recognition....
Why Recognition Fails Without Structure and What to Do About It.
Employee Recognition

Why Recognition Fails Without Structure and What to Do About It

Recognition can be one of the most powerful tools for building engagement, but only if it’s done with intention. When recognition lacks structure, it...
Rethinking Internal Recognition Programs in Healthcare.
Employee Recognition

Rethinking Internal Recognition Programs in Healthcare

In healthcare, HR professionals are the quiet engines behind some of the most emotionally demanding workforces in the world. You’re recruiting in...
Early Recognition: The Key to Employee Retention.
Employee Recognition

Early Recognition: The Key to Employee Retention

When does recognition begin in your organization?