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

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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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Customer Story

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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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Jan 24, 2024
9 Ways to Create a Healthy Work Environment

Healthy workplaces build productivity and engagement—see how!

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Jan 17, 2024
How to Bridge Generational Gaps at Work

Every workforce mixes different generations—how do you bridge those gaps and bring your people together?

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Dec 12, 2023
Company Swag: 23 Ideas, Examples, and Best Practices

Not sure how to give swag that employees will love? Take a look at these ideas!

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Dec 5, 2023
How Employee Recognition Can Transform the Employee Journey

See how recognition transforms the employee experience from day one.

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Nov 29, 2023
From Google to Salesforce: 7 Great Examples of Company Core Values

Company core values drive employee behavior—learn how to create your own!

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Nov 22, 2023
The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Learn all about the why, what, and how of diversity in the workplace.

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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