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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Blog

Customer Story

Customer Story

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Webinar

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White Paper

The 80s Called: They Want Their Recognition Programs Back

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

Blog

Blog

Employee Rewards & Recognition Research Findings

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

Customer Story

Customer Story

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Webinar

White Paper

White Paper

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Blog

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.”

Customer Story

Customer Story

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Webinar

White Paper

White Paper

Blog

Blog

Customer Story

Customer Story

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Webinar

Building a Culture That Thrives on Change

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

White Paper

White Paper

Blog

Blog

Customer Story

Customer Story

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Webinar

White Paper

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.

Blog

Blog

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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Webinar

Jefferson Hansen

White Paper

White Paper

Jefferson Hansen

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Blog

Customer Story

Customer Story

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Webinar

White Paper

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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Webinar

White Paper

White Paper

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Blog

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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Webinar

White Paper

White Paper

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Customer Story

Customer Story

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Webinar

AI and the Future of Employee Engagement

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

White Paper

White Paper

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Oct 8, 2026
The new manager’s 90-day recognition playbook

How can a new manager build recognition muscles?

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Oct 7, 2026
Points vs. cash incentives: How to choose the right model

What's the difference between points and cash rewards? And which is better?

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Oct 6, 2026
How to incentivize non-sales high performers

How do you create effective incentives for high performers in departments other than sales?

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Oct 2, 2026
Employee appreciation vs. recognition: What's the difference?

Employee recognition and appreciation may seem similar, but knowing the key differences between them can make them both more effective than ever!

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Oct 1, 2026
33 messaging ideas for recognizing employee anniversaries

Employee work anniversaries are a big deal—why are they important, and what can you say to show your appreciation?

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Blog

Sep 30, 2026
Is Awardco too big, complicated, or costly for small businesses?

How does Awardco fit the needs of small businesses?

Research and reports

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White Paper

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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Customer Story

ARUP Laboratories

ARUP uses Awardco to celebrate service awards in style, increasing employee satisfaction.

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Customer Story

BPM

BPM builds around the idea that people matter, and they use Awardco to reinforce that belief.

About us

Get to know Awardco

At Awardco, we believe in celebrating people every step of the way. That belief shapes our culture, fuels our careers, and connects us to communities everywhere.

Careers

Learn what sets the Awardco culture apart and view current openings.

Recognize the good

See how we make this more than a mission statement.

Corporate responsibility

Learn how we're spreading goodness around the globe.

Goodness Grants

Read about amazing people doing good in their communities.

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