Explore the new State of Recognition 2026 report

 

Employee Recognition Software

Build a culture of recognition

Thanks matters, but not if it’s rare or rushed. Start a recognition revolution that drives impact and fosters a culture of appreciation.

Return On Recognition

Why employee recognition matters more than ever

Productivity
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22
%
improvement in productivity
22
%
improvement in productivity

When employees feel genuinely valued, they bring more focus, energy, and pride to their work. Recognition fuels that sense of purpose, leading to higher productivity and better business outcomes.

Retention
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31
%
decrease in turnover
31
%
decrease in turnover

Employees are more likely to stay when they feel seen, valued, and appreciated. Recognition builds connection and loyalty, reducing turnover and strengthening culture.

Resources

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How to Improve Rewards & Recognition

 
 
“Modern recognition with Awardco has created an ecosystem of appreciation. What we’ve found, as employees have recognised each other, is that they’re motivated long term. Employees want to enjoy their work and be successful, and if we recognise them for their success, they’ll know they’re doing a great job and can improve every single day.”
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David Alsop
CHRO
Job Satisfaction
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94
%
boost in job satisfaction
94
%
boost in job satisfaction

Recognition boosts job satisfaction by making employees feel appreciated and motivated. When efforts are acknowledged, people find more meaning and fulfillment in their work.

Performance
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147
%
better performance vs competitors
147
%
better performance vs competitors

Companies that prioritise recognition and engagement consistently outperform the competition. If you want to win in the market, start from within by investing in your people.

Spot Recognition

Recognise anyone, anywhere, anytime

Easily launch and manage spot recognition programmes that deliver instant rewards and lasting impact.

Social Adoption & Engagement

The recognition platform people actually want to use

Because recognition should feel good—not like extra work.

Your culture on display and customised for teams

A social feed your people actually enjoy, full of kudos, not chaos.

Recognition that deserves an encore

Let managers amplify existing recognition with bonus points and added visibility.

Recognition made easy for your core crew

Easily see and recognise the people you work with most for maximum impact.

Fun, memorable and full of feeling

Recognition that moves, laughs, and brings people together.

Recognition is a team sport

React, reply, and keep the good vibes going with tools designed for engagement.

Not everyone wants a standing ovation

The spotlight isn’t for everyone. Private recognition makes appreciation feel even more personal.

Never miss a moment that matters

From birthdays to big wins, automated reminders help teams show up when it counts.

Home(page) is where the heart is

Your culture, front and center, customised to your brand and your people.

Integrations

Bringing a culture of appreciation into your everyday tools

Communication Tools

Recognition works best where work happens. Awardco integrates with existing tools to keep culture in the conversation.

Email

In the inbox and in the moment, Awardco helps culture stay visible and top-of-mind. 

SMS

Awardco keeps recognition (and good vibes) in the palm of employees’ hands.

Only From Awardco

Easy offline recognition for deskless employees

AwardCodes™
 

Engage and show appreciation to frontline and offline teams wherever they are—no computer necessary.

External Recognition
 

Outside-in recognition so customers, patients, patrons, and more can recognise employees.

testimonials

See how teams succeed with Awardco

Cinemark
Awardco significantly enhances employee engagement and helps our employees feel valued and appreciated, leading to higher morale. Offering customizable recognition programmes for Cinemark and a wide range of awards helps align with our employees' interests and ensures that all employees, from theatre staff to management, feel valued and appreciated.
Ann O'Keefe
Director of Benefits
Lockton
It’s incredibly accessible. You don’t have to be tech-savvy—you can use it on your phone, through Outlook, or even a Teams plugin. It meets people where they are.
Mallory Pence
Marketing Manager
Lockton
Since implementing Awardco, we’ve saved at least 30 hours a month that used to be spent manually tracking, purchasing, and mailing gifts. Now it’s all automated—and more empowering for our associates.
Selia Wood
AVP, Talent & Engagement
4Refuel
Seventy-five percent of our employees are out in the field, so how do we get them excited and engaged? The safety programmes really got them energised. They had the opportunity to earn a lot of points, but they also received meaningful recognition. I was really impressed by how much our login engagement increased over time.
Marna Lagerquist
Manager, Talent Acquisition and Development
Alera Group
Awardco is central to our strategy around helping people feel connected across the organisation in the work that they do. Our strength is that we have diversity across all our offices. So collaboration may be the soul of a layer group, that tie that binds our unique cultures together. But we really want to celebrate and recognise the diversity across our offices, and that is our strength. Awardco helps us create that visible platform for everybody to see the good work and the unique ways that people are solving problems around the organisation.
Kristie White
Organisational Development
Velsera
What I love most is the reporting aspect. It's something that reinforces the impact of Awardco, and it shows that the work we're doing is paying off.
Marko Zecevic
Employee Experience Manager
 
 

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