AWARDCO RESOURCE LIBRARY

Popular recognition and engagement resources

Discover new trends, impactful insights, and everything you need to know about the true power of employee recognition, rewards, engagement, and more.

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Customer Story

Customer Story

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The 80s Called: They Want Their Recognition Programs Back

Learn why legacy recognition programs no longer work for a modern workorce.

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Employee Rewards & Recognition Research Findings

HR professionals prioritize recognition despite challenges of participation, leadership buy-in.

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Customer Story

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White Paper

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Return on Recognition™: Measuring the ROI of Employee Recognition Programs

Return on Recognition™: Exploring how modern recognition transforms culture, performance, and engagement—with research, stories, and events like RCGNZ Summit 2025.”

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Customer Story

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White Paper

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Customer Story

Customer Story

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Building a Culture That Thrives on Change

Learn how to maintain a culture of engagement with every employee.

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White Paper

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Customer Story

Customer Story

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White Paper

HR Leaders Playbook: 6 Best Practices for Building an Effective Employee Recognition Program

Why recognition matters, the true ROI, and how to extend recognition beyond the desk with programs that reach every employee, everywhere.

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Employee Turnover Rates by Industry: Trends and Solutions
Jefferson Hansen

Turnover is a costly problem to have—so how do you lower turnover rates?

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Customer Story

Jefferson Hansen

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Jefferson Hansen

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White Paper

Jefferson Hansen

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Customer Story

Customer Story

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White Paper

3 Drivers of Employee Engagement ROI

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Customer Story

Customer Story

Paramount

Paramount used Awardco to consolidate their programs, simplify administrative efforts, and scale their recognition and rewards to different demographics across the globe.

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White Paper

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Customer Story

PMG

PMG leverages Awardco to foster a people-centric culture where recognition is seamlessly embedded and highly visible at every stage of the employee journey. This reinforces PMG’s commitment to its people—celebrating those who go above and beyond, while cultivating a high-performance culture rooted in belonging and shared success.

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White Paper

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Customer Story

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AI and the Future of Employee Engagement

Learn about the latest trends and tools (including AI) that are transforming employee engagement.

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White Paper

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Blog posts

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Sep 23, 2025
The psychology of employee recognition and why it works

Does employee recognition work? Yes, and we’ve got the psychology and data to prove it. Discover how recognition taps into intrinsic needs to drive success.

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Sep 22, 2025
Employee journey stages: mapping each step for success

Every single employee goes through a journey at your company—give them a map for it!

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Sep 19, 2025
The best eight ways to celebrate employee birthdays in the workplace

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

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Sep 12, 2025
How to Improve Employee Productivity: 15 Effective Strategies

Are your employees not as productive as you'd like them to be? That may be a symptom of deeper workplace issues. Here are some tips for improving workplace productivity!

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Aug 29, 2025
16 Employee Appreciation Ideas All Companies Can Use

Discover effective employee appreciation strategies tailored for large companies. Dive into our comprehensive guide for innovative recognition tips that resonate with big teams.

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Aug 26, 2025
The Return on Recognition™: how appreciation impacts the bottom line

What measurable benefits does recognition actually provide businesses?

Research and reports

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Human resources & AI: why all your assumptions are wrong
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AI Alone Won’t Transform Your Workforce. People Will.
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The 80s Called: They Want Their Recognition Programs Back
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Reimagine Recognition: A 3-Tier Model for Modern Recognition Programs
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Total Rewards White Paper: Recognition & The Employee Lifecycle
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HR Leaders Playbook: 6 Best Practices for Building an Effective Employee Recognition Program

On-demand webinars

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Aug 2026
The Motivation Machine: New Data on Employee Engagement
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SHRM WEBINAR

Aug 2026
AI Alone Won't Transform Your Workforce. People Will.
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PARTNER WEBINAR

Jul 2026
The Retention Stack: How Recognition and Financial Health Drive Workforce Loyalty
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SHRM WEBINAR

Jul 2026
The Recognition Edge: Activating the Most Underused Tool in Your Total Rewards Strategy
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Jul 2026
Live Demo: How to Use AI to Give Meaningful Recognition
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HRE WEBINAR

Jun 2026
New Data on What Winning Teams Get Right With Employee Recognition

Customer stories

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Alera Group

Alera Group builds a culture of belonging and company pride with meaningful appreciation and quality swag.

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TaylorMade

TaylorMade modernizes their recognition game for a global workforce.

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Texas Roadhouse

Managing multiple recognition programs across multiple locations? Piece of steak.

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The Nest Schools

By implementing a value-based recognition strategy, The Nest Schools sees lower turnover and higher engagement.

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WOW! mobile boutique

WOW! mobile boutique uses Awardco to enhance compensation for sales, leading to greater productivity and lower turnover.

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Visionworks

By giving employees more power how they’re recognized, Visionworks creates a workplace their people love.

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