Recognition Resource Center The place for recognition ideas, tips and best practices that make a difference.

Shared Experiences Shared Experiences are the learned tips, experienced tricks, fresh ideas and creative event solutions you gain from practicing recognition first hand. Shared Experiences will be updated regularly, so check back often for new great ideas! Share your experience here!

A Different Take on Employee of the Month
Learn how one recognition practitioner implemented a different kind of employee of the month program to increase participation in recognition in the office.
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A Surprised Team Enjoys an Appreciation Breakfast
Learn how one bank held an appreciation breakfast for its employees.
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Appreciation for Staff Newsletter Submissions
Giving appreciation for staff newletter contributions has become a popular practice. Learn how recognition plays at part!
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Award Employees in a Timely Manner for Going Above and Beyond
A variety of meaningful and useful awards making awarding employees for great behavior easy and timely.
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Award Recipients Recognized for Being “On a Roll”
You can recognize your award recipients in fun and inexpensive ways, like this recognition practitioner!
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Caught in the Act Employee Awards Encourage Teamwork
A peer to peer award program can be a great way to encourage teamwork and camaraderie.
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Celebrate Employee Birthdays and Employee Anniversaries
Determining how to celebrate employee birthdays and employee anniversaries can be a challenge. One recognition practitioner shares her best practice in this shared experience.
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Celebrating Customer Service Week!
Learn how one recognition practitioner used a free game to maintain interest in Customer Service Week all week long.
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Cinematic Celebrations for Monthly Goals
Celebrate monthly goals with fun team celebrations.
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Company Picnics Help Work-Life Balance
A company picnic can help with work-life balance as it includes family members. Learn how!
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Coupons Make Recognition Personal
Recognition Coupon Books make recognition personal and effective.
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Employee of the Quarter Program uses Character Pin Award
Learn how one healthcare organization uses a Character Pin Award for its Employee of the Quarter award recipients.
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Good Grades Call for Pocket Praise Cards!
One teacher shares how she uses pocket praise cards to motivate students.
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Holiday Toys Lift Office Spirits
Lifting office spirits doesn't require a large party or budget. Read how one organization is using low-cost items to lift office spirits and morale!
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Hospital Recognition System Gets Recognition Done Right
A recognition system can pull together all your recognition programs and makes everything flow more efficiently. Learn how one hospital is doing things here!
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Ice Cream, Ice Cream, We all Scream for Ice Cream!
Learn how an office manager treated the team to a sweet treat for a spontaneous recognition moment.
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