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Employee Recognition Software

Build a culture of recognition

Thanks matters, but not if it’s rare or rushed. Start a recognition revolution that drives impact and fosters a culture of appreciation.

Return On Recognition

Why employee recognition matters more than ever

Productivity
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22
%
improvement in productivity
22
%
improvement in productivity

When employees feel genuinely valued, they bring more focus, energy, and pride to their work. Recognition fuels that sense of purpose, leading to higher productivity and better business outcomes.

Retention
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31
%
decrease in turnover
31
%
decrease in turnover

Employees are more likely to stay when they feel seen, valued, and appreciated. Recognition builds connection and loyalty, reducing turnover and strengthening culture.

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How to Improve Rewards & Recognition

 
 
“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.”
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David Alsop
CHRO
Job Satisfaction
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94
%
boost in job satisfaction
94
%
boost in job satisfaction

Recognition boosts job satisfaction by making employees feel appreciated and motivated. When efforts are acknowledged, people find more meaning and fulfillment in their work.

Performance
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147
%
better performance vs competitors
147
%
better performance vs competitors

Companies that prioritize recognition and engagement consistently outperform the competition. If you want to win in the market, start from within by investing in your people.

Spot Recognition

Recognize anyone, anywhere, anytime

Easily launch and manage spot recognition programs that deliver instant rewards and lasting impact.

Social Adoption & Engagement

The recognition platform people actually want to use

Because recognition should feel good—not like extra work.

Your culture on display and customized for teams

A social feed your people actually enjoy, full of kudos, not chaos.

Recognition that deserves an encore

Let managers amplify existing recognition with bonus points and added visibility.

Recognition made easy for your core crew

Easily see and recognize the people you work with most for maximum impact.

Fun, memorable and full of feeling

Recognition that moves, laughs, and brings people together.

Recognition is a team sport

React, reply, and keep the good vibes going with tools designed for engagement.

Not everyone wants a standing ovation

The spotlight isn’t for everyone. Private recognition makes appreciation feel even more personal.

Never miss a moment that matters

From birthdays to big wins, automated reminders help teams show up when it counts.

Home(page) is where the heart is

Your culture, front and center, customized to your brand and your people.

Integrations

Bringing a culture of appreciation into your everyday tools

Communication Tools

Recognition works best where work happens. Awardco integrates with existing tools to keep culture in the conversation.

Email

In the inbox and in the moment, Awardco helps culture stay visible and top-of-mind. 

SMS

Awardco keeps recognition (and good vibes) in the palm of employees’ hands.

Only From Awardco

Easy offline recognition for deskless employees

AwardCodes™
 

Engage and show appreciation to frontline and offline teams wherever they are—no computer necessary.

External Recognition
 

Outside-in recognition so customers, patients, patrons, and more can recognize employees.

testimonials

See how teams succeed with Awardco

PMG
Recognition truly is a cornerstone of PMG’s culture because it fuels engagement, strengthens relationships, and reinforces the behaviors that drive our success. It allows you to immediately recognize big and small wins where that impact is immediately felt.
Mary O’Brien
Head of Programmatic
Children's Nebraska
Some of the great stories that we've read are how impactful all of the team members have been to help the children feel better, it's showing our team members how impactful they are.
Jill Kudron
Patient Experience
Hunt Brothers Pizza
Awardco brought our recognition programs into the 21st century.
Jeff Jensen
Director of HR, Hunt Brothers Pizza
4Refuel
Through our work phones, we get an email when we’ve earned points, and then we can log in to see our total, explore reward options, and decide how we want to use them. It stays top of mind throughout the day—whether we’re driving or working at customer sites.
Christopher Whilsmith
Certified Refueling Professional
Beckman Coulter
Change management was a concern when exploring new vendors. However, our leadership, HR, and associates have smoothly transitioned to Awardco, and they appreciate its straightforward and intuitive design, which surpasses the complexities of previous platforms.
Kerie Rogers
HR Operations Leader
The Nest Schools
Just managing our custom rewards felt like a full-time job with our previous vendor—it took all day every Friday. With Awardco, I don't have to do any of the manual fulfillment work anymore. I'm saving 6-8 hours a week, just managing orders.
Sara Beer
Director of Core Values
 
 

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