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Return on recognition
Why celebrate new hires?
A warm welcome sets the stage for continued success for every employee. Recognition during onboarding helps new hires feel valued, connected, and ready to contribute from day one.
Retention
69
%
of employees are more likely to stay if the company has a strong onboarding structure.
Productivity
50
%
more productivity for new hires if they feel welcomed and supported.
end-to-end flexibility
Kickstart engagement from day one
Give every employee a warm, personalized welcome—fully automated and without extra admin work.
Company-Wide visibility
Warm welcomes and first-day shoutouts
Showcase new hire recognitions on rotating screens, Slack, Teams, and more to build a sense of belonging from day one.
testimonials
What customers are saying
The emphasis that Kodiak puts on people and employees first is really unique. We're always looking for opportunities to acknowledge the important and special and above and beyond work that our coworkers are doing.
Cassidy Barsdoff
Director, Project Management Office
We've given our employees something they never had before: the power to choose their own rewards. And if that wasn't enough, we save money because the products aren't marked up! Awardco truly brought our recognition programs into the 21st century.
Jeff Jensen
Director of HR
The metrics spoke for themselves—over eighty percent utilization and more than eight thousand recognitions. It’s exciting to see people using the program and finding real value in it.
Paula Useche
People & Culture Manager
We think a lot about our frontline employees. They're the ones that make us who we are and drive our business, and we wanted to make sure they knew we appreciated them. Awardco does that.
Annasuela Fritz
HR Projects and Recognition Manager
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The High Flyer program makes you feel seen. It’s not just a gift, it’s a sign of recognition that really motivates you.
Barkin Ozdemir
Content Development Manager, Brand & Communications, Dubai Airports
Recognition can mean different things to different people, but for everyone, you want to feel seen and valued for the work you do. We were able to launch our first global recognition program, STAR, with the help of Awardco.
Ashley Cato
Vice President People and Culture
Before Awardco we had no idea how many gift cards were going out or when, but now we have real-time budgetary updates. It's been a game changer.
Jodi Gonzales
HR Manager
I don't worry about the cost as much in these situations because I think having an engaged employee, a happy, satisfied employee that feels like they're part of something is going to reap a lot more rewards in the long run.
David Brager
President & CEO
Awardco has definitely helped us do recognition even better. Recognizing someone you work with, even if you don’t see them every day, has been empowering.
Ashley Martin
President & CEO
If we retain a teacher, that’s 20 students we get to serve. Going from 45% turnover to 8% means we’ve kept 85–90 more staff. That’s an incredible impact on both our children and our budget.
Amber Lease
Human Resource Director
Modern recognition with Awardco has created an ecosystem of appreciation. What we've found, as employees have recognized each other, is that they're motivated long term. Employees want to enjoy their work and be successful, and if we recognize them for their success, they'll know they're doing a great job and can improve every single day.
David Alsop
CHRO
It has been exciting to see the increased engagement around recognition, and how the platform has encouraged team members to support each other in new ways.
Deanna Dennis
Sr. Manager, Team Member Experience
Recognition using the High Flyer platform has given us greater flexibility and alignment with our objectives. It allows us to acknowledge teams and individuals in ways that connect directly to our successes and values.
Kan Ni
Vice President, Airport Operations Control Center, Dubai Airports
As we try to build a strong culture, we want to take a more modern approach. Partnering with Awardco helped us to put that together. So even though we are spread out, we do get to feel like we are One Greenfield.
Ashley Cato
Vice President People and Culture
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