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Employee Rewards and Recognition in the Workplace: Your Complete Guide
Jefferson Hansen

Practical ideas, examples, and best practices to make employee rewards and recognition a natural, everyday part of your workplace culture.

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The Importance of Employee Recognition
Bronson Dameron

Lack of recognition from management has a big impact on employee satisfaction. Click here to learn more about employee recognition and why it's important!

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5 Ways to Steer Your Team Through Economic Uncertainty
Chantale Callingham

How recognition serves as a buffer against the negative effects of economic disruption, creates a competitive advantage, and why investing in it is not just compassionate, but essential.

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Sep 30, 2026
The best 8 ways to recognize employee birthdays in the workplace

Not sure how to celebrate birthdays at work? Learn more here!

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Sep 29, 2026
Employee recognition program template: How to build yours without an HR department

How to build a recognition program without an HR department.

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Sep 29, 2026
Building a culture of recognition: strategies that last

Which employee recognition strategies build culture that lasts?

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Sep 29, 2026
The best practices for setting up an online company swag store

Offer branded items directly through Awardco and set your employees free to fly their swag flag however—and wherever—they like.

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Sep 28, 2026
How to launch and run an enterprise rewards and recognition program

Read through the best strategies for launching an enterprise recognition program.

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COE Blog

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Sep 28, 2026
Myth busters: Stop letting fear stall your nomination program

Common fears around nomination programs and he solutions to each.

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