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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The 80s Called: They Want Their Recognition Programs Back

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Employee Rewards & Recognition Research Findings

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

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Discovering the True Return on Recognition™

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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Building a Culture That Thrives on Change

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

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The Ultimate Guide to Employee Recognition

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

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Jefferson Hansen

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Jefferson Hansen

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3 Drivers of Employee Engagement ROI

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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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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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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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Sep 9, 2024
Awardco Goes Global—Announcing Big International News!

We're excited to announce global improvements to our rewards platform.

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Aug 29, 2024
The Responsible Role of AI in HR

How do you responsibly use AI in HR to streamline processes AND enhance the human connection?

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Aug 21, 2024
How Can HR Influence Change Management?

Change management is key for business success—what is HR's role?

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Aug 14, 2024
How to Create an Employee Loyalty Program

What are employee loyalty programs and how do you create an effective one?

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Aug 8, 2024
How to Engage and Retain High Performers

In your quest to create an amazing culture, don't forget about your high performers!

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Aug 1, 2024
Employee Recognition Mistakes Large Companies Make (and Helpful Solutions)

Get the strategies you need to effectively recognize employees at large companies.

Research and reports

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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
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Total Rewards Myths: ROI, Engagement, and Ping Pong Tables
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Why Recognition Matters

On-demand webinars

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Nov 2025
Belonging in the Future of Work
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Nov 2025
Recognition in Healthcare: Boosting Morale, Retention, and Resilience
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Nov 2025
Your Culture Is Hurting, and It's Not About Your Benefits Structure
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Nov 2025
The Motivation Machine: Designing Recognition Programs for Maximum Impact
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Nov 2025
Courage Over Caution: Embracing Bold Leadership in an Uncertain Workplace
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Driving Engagement That Lasts

Customer stories

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Crumbl

How Crumbl scaled values-driven recognition across a fast-growing, remote-first workforce using Awardco.

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Utah Jazz

Fan redemption rates have climbed from 50% to 70–75%, and reps have reclaimed hundreds of hours that used to disappear into stacking, packaging, and delivering gifts in person.

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Utah Valley University (UVU)

With more than 7,000 employees spread across multiple campuses, including faculty, staff, part-time workers, and student employees, Utah Valley University (UVU) uses Awardco® to scale its existing culture of appreciation, centralize 50+ nomination award programs, and turn peer-to-peer recognition into the university's most powerful driver of employee retention.

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Dubai Airports

Dubai Airports’ High Flyer program has transformed fragmented recognition efforts into a values-driven platform that empowers managers, celebrates frontline contributions, and embeds appreciation into everyday culture.

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Greenfield Global

How Greenfield Global modernized recognition, strengthened engagement, and unified a diverse workforce with Awardco-powered STAR.

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Hertz

With a 26,000-person workforce spanning 160 countries, and more than 80% working in customer-facing, deskless roles, Hertz® uses Awardco® to build a high-performance culture where appreciation is timely, personal, visible, and aligned with the company’s values.

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