Resources and ideas to help you celebrate Employee Appreciation Day

What is Strategic Recognition?

Wondering how to go beyond a simple 'thank you' to show your appreciation for employees? When you show employees they matter, the results speak for themselves. Learn how to master recognition through a simple three-step process.

The Power of Values-Based Peer-to-Peer Recognition

It’s key for employees to be reminded of the purpose behind their work, especially to understand how their actions drive impact and support an organisation’s larger mission. Here are a few ways recognition can bring your people closer to company values and purpose. 

What’s the Value of Recognition? Start with a Ripple

What gets recognised, gets repeated. Recognition not only helps employers show appreciation and boost morale, it also reinforces desirable behaviours and transforms company culture. Learn more about the 'ripple effect' of recognition.

8 Ideas to Celebrate Employee Appreciation Day Remotely

Over the years, we’ve learned a thing or two about celebrating employees, whether they work on the front lines or from home. As HR leaders, you have an opportunity to create your own 'Gratitude Station,' no matter where your employees work. Head to the blog to gain eight ideas for celebrating Employee Appreciation day remotely.

A Step-by-Step Template to Build Your Ideal Recognition Programme

Learn more about the Recognition Pyramid, a unique R&R framework, to help map out your own custom employee recognition programme. Discover how to put together a formula that aligns with your organisation’s needs, alongside clear examples to help guide you.

How to Launch a Virtual Employee Recognition Event

Last year, Reward Gateway employees sent 1,676 moments of recognition on Employee Appreciation Day. Curious how we did it? Learn more about our first-ever, virtual Thank You Festival and how we not only celebrated the hard work of our global employees, but also how it helped boost our EVP.

38 Low-Cost Employee Recognition Ideas

Not knowing where to start with recognition can seem challenging, so we've compiled a list of 38 low-cost ways to recognise employees to spark inspiration. Discover more ways to create a culture of continuous recognition at your organisation, even on a budget.

40 Ideas to Improve Company Culture and Boost Morale

In the War for Talent, many organisations have found fun and innovative ways to strengthen and improve company culture, boost morale and stand out as an employer of choice. Discover 40 ways to transform your own company culture.

5 Ways to Celebrate Employee Appreciation Day at Your Organisation

Employee Appreciation Day is right around the corner, and this is a perfect opportunity to celebrate and thank your employees for all their hard work. Discover three real-life examples of how companies have celebrated their employees not only on EAD, but all year long.

Your Guide to Choosing a Reward and Recognition Solution

Are you ready to look beyond a tick-box reward and recognition solution that will engage and excite your people year-round? Learn what goes into a winning R&R programme that’s designed to support you to drive positive cultural change.

5 Stories to Inspire Employee Recognition and Reward Success

Make Employee Appreciation Day just the start of your employee engagement strategy. Dive into examples of what other companies just like yours are doing to gain inspiration for improving reward and recognition year-round.

5 Magic Steps to Employee Recognition Programme Success

Wondering what the best practices for employee recognition are? Learn everything you need to know about kicking off an R&R programme, from choosing a programme name to shining a light on your programme to increase engagement.

Kettle Foods Recognition Story

Kettle Foods, one of the largest snack food manufacturers in the UK, needed an R&R platform that would engage all members of its dispersed, offline staff across each of its three sites. Learn more about its 'three-level' reward system.