Employee Recognition
What is employee recognition?
Employee recognition is the practice of expressing gratitude for great work, celebrating individual strengths, and rewarding meaningful achievements. It fulfills a core human need to feel valued and accomplished—and whether formal or informal, monetary or non-monetary, the most effective recognition is always timely, personalized, and genuine.

Recognition strategy guide
Your employee recognition strategy starts here
Why recognition, why now?
Disengagement costs the global economy $438 billion
It’s easy to dismiss disengagement as a problem for another day—but that day has come. Productivity, retention, and the bottom line all suffer because of the impact of disengaged employees. Thankfully there’s a definitive solution to the problem: employee recognition.
Employee recognition benefits
Recognition builds culture, incentivizes performance, and powers engagement
What used to be considered as a non-essential, nice-to-have, “we’ll use it when we think about it” HR component is in reality the foundational strategy to successful organisations.
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Employee recognition strategies
Build a recognition strategy that delivers
Many leaders understand that recognition has an impact but don’t know where to start. Access thought leadership resources, including exclusive content from our Centre of Excellence, to begin creating a strong foundation.
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Recognition ROI
It’s not just nice to have. It’s a strategic business advantage.
Employee recognition isn’t just good for people, it’s good for business, too. From retention and engagement to productivity and culture, recognition drives tangible results that impact the bottom line. Organizations investing in recognition strategies with Awardco have seen a 120% YOY boost in performance, 20% lower turnover, and stronger long-term growth.
Measurable Outcomes
Discover the real ROI of employee recognition
Recognition strategies fuel measurable business outcomes across all industries, no matter the size, location, or work environment.
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Recognition Resources
Build ROI-driven strategies that last
Recognition works best when it’s sustainable and strategic. Access product insights, proprietary research, and practical tools to maximize your Return on Recognition.
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DESKLESS RECOGNITION
80% of global employees aren’t at a desk
Most recognition platforms are designed for office workers at desks. But construction crews, nurses, warehouse teams, and hospitality staff don’t live in that world. When recognition doesn’t reach them, engagement, retention, and productivity suffer. Awardco solves this by making recognition possible anywhere—online, offline, frontline, and remote.
Recognition Benefits
Reach every employee, everywhere
When employees are recognized, engagement rises by 40%, productivity by 22%, and turnover drops by 31%. That’s not hyperbole, those are real results.
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EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION STRATEGIES
Build recognition programs that fit every environment
One-size-fits-all programs are a great baseline, yet sometimes fall short. No organization is the same, just as no employee is the same. Awardco delivers tools designed for every need, every situation, and every employee.
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Employee Recognition FAQs
FAQs
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about employee recognition
Recognition takes many forms. It can range from a public shoutout or handwritten note to a structured program with points, awards, or experiences.
The most effective programs make recognition frequent, authentic, personalized, and connected to what matters most to your people.
Consistent appreciation isn’t just good for morale; it’s a proven driver of performance, loyalty, and business success. When people feel valued for their work, they’re more likely to stay with the company, perform at higher levels, and contribute to a positive culture.
Modern recognition platforms, like Awardco, integrate rewards and recognition into daily workflows. The result? Appreciation is made simple, scalable, and data-driven.
When people see that their effort makes a difference and is appreciated, it triggers intrinsic motivation, inspiring them to keep performing at a high level. Recognition also strengthens the connection between employees and their teams. This creates a sense of belonging and shared success.
The key is to make recognition timely, specific, and genuine so it reinforces the right behaviors and reminds employees why their contributions matter.
Many organizations also combine public recognition with personalized rewards. Examples include points, gift cards, experiences, or extra time off, to create meaningful and inclusive appreciation.
The key is consistency and authenticity: regular, sincere acknowledgment helps employees feel seen, motivates continued effort, and fosters a stronger workplace culture.
Many organizations also combine public recognition with personalized rewards. Examples include points, gift cards, experiences, or extra time off, to create meaningful and inclusive appreciation.
The key is consistency and authenticity: regular, sincere acknowledgment helps employees feel seen, motivates continued effort, and fosters a stronger workplace culture.
Digital platforms like Awardco streamline this process by combining recognition with automated tracking, analytics, and flexible, multi-channel ways to drive engagement. It’s built to support growing businesses as well as large, distributed enterprises, with extensive reward options, powerful integrations, and transparent pricing.Learn more:










