For over a hundred years, companies have rewarded employees with things like watches, plaques, and lapel pins. Times have changed, and so should your old employee rewards programs.
Learn from the dark past of rewards & recognition and look ahead to the future where markups don’t exist, employees have millions of choices, and employee rewards & recognition are more powerful than ever in combating modern workplace woes.
It can be awkward to celebrate an anniversary when you're force to do so. Work anniversaries can-and should-be so much more special than a date on the calendar. They're an opportunity to rekindle that fire the employee felt on their first day.
The good news is you can give it to them along with the outdated technology, old-fashioned limited catalogs, and huge markups. Bring your recognition and engagement efforts back to the future.
Onboarding is one of the most important functions in HR. Do it well, and employees develop a sense of community and loyalty. Do it poorly, and high turnover is a likely result.