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

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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.

Customer Story

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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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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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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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

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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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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May 14, 2026
200-1,000 employees: How the complexity of recognition programs shifts as headcount grows

Why growing companies need to turn recognition into a scalable, fair, and connected system as headcount, teams, and locations expand.

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May 12, 2026
Transforming employee recognition: the essential evolution of nomination programs

Nomination programs have not changed in decades, but HR practitioners have the opportunity to change that for the better.

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May 11, 2026
The sticking power of nominations: why the investment pays off

Why nomination programs are one of the most effective ways to drive engagement, retention, and cultural alignment.

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May 11, 2026
Blueprint: How employee recognition transforms HR metrics

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May 11, 2026
SMB’s secret talent acquisition strategy weapon: Employee recognition

How SMBs can use employee recognition to strengthen their employer brand, attract better candidates, and compete for talent without relying on bigger budgets.

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May 6, 2026
Bridging the Deskless Divide With Recognition That Drives Engagement

Strategies to engage deskless employees with recognition.

Research and reports

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The State of Recognition 2027
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Value-driven recognition: Build a positive and sustainable workplace culture
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Total Rewards Trends & Takeaways
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Upping Your Rewards and Recognition Game in 2025
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The Workplace of the Future
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Service Awards Survival Guide

On-demand webinars

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Oct 2026
Plan Now, Act Faster: Your 2027 Engagement Playbook with Awardco Engage™
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AWARDCO PLATFORM

AWARDCO PLATFORM

Sep 2026
Live Demo: How to Close the Loop on Employee Feedback and Take Action
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Webinar titled 'Reaching Every Employee: Recognition Strategies for a Complex Workforce' with headshots of two women on a dark blue background, including logos for Awardco and SHRM.
SHRM WEBINAR

SHRM WEBINAR

Sep 2026
Reaching Every Employee: Recognition Strategies for a Complex Workforce
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AWARDCO PLATFORM

AWARDCO PLATFORM

Sep 2026
Product Pulse Vol. 12: Internal Benchmarking, Heatmaps, and Company Comparisons
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PARTNER WEBINAR

PARTNER WEBINAR

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

SHRM WEBINAR

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

Customer stories

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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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Ultradent

Ultradent more effectively spreads appreciation to their global employees, both in offices and on manufacturing floors.

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Pilot Company

Pilot Company spreads recognition to corporate, field, and transportation team members, all while saving time with automation capabilities.

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Quick Quack Car Wash

Quick Quack Car Wash makes their frontline employees feel more appreciated, which lowers their turnover by 20%.

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Southwest Gas

Southwest Gas incentivizes safe behaviors with rewards employees love—it’s a win-win.

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Sorenson Communications

Sorensen uses recognition to boost engagement and build a culture of appreciation—all while saving money.

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