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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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?

Customer Story

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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Blog

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

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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Jan 22, 2026
Goodness Grant Recipient: Utah Lunch Debt Relief Foundation

Utah Lunch Debt Relief Foundation works to eliminate school lunch debt and ensure no child goes hungry at school.

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Jan 21, 2026
Goodness Grant Recipient: Name of the Game

Name of the Game uses basketball to bring care and connection to young BYU fans facing illness, disability, or loss.

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Jan 12, 2026
Building belonging through human connection

How and why to create a culture of belonging at work.

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Jan 7, 2026
How to be a good leader at work

Learn how to become the type of manager that keeps employees engaged and motivated.

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Dec 30, 2025
Best Employee Recognition Programs: What Sets the Strongest Ones Apart

Develop the best and most effective employee recognition programs. Learn how to implement successful strategies for a thriving workplace environment.

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Dec 19, 2025
Rethinking recognition for a changing workforce

How has recognition evolved, and how can companies innovate their strategy to meet employee expectations?

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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Webinar titled The Motivation Machine: New Data on Employee Engagement with a female speaker's photo.
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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PMG

PMG uses Awardco to recognize employees early, leading to a 40% drop in attrition.

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Customer Story

Alera Group

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

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Customer Story

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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