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Understanding how an idea becomes a tangible piece of recognition jewelry can make the entire experience much more rewarding for your company. When you decide to honor your team members with something special, the

Designing a recognition program tells a story about your company and the people who give their time to it. Every organization has a unique culture, a specific set of values, and a history that deserves to be celebrated. Giving an employee who has dedicated ten years of their life a standard plaque might elicit a smile, yet they might also feel a longing for a more pers...

A service anniversary program is often built around dates. One year, five years, ten years, fifteen years, twenty years, and thirty years are common milestones. The dates matter because they give a company natural moments to pause and recognize loyalty. The stronge...

Employee retention is often discussed in terms of numbers. A company may look at turnover rates, hiring costs, engagement scores, exit interviews, promotion paths, and compensation studies. ...

Team awards can be tricky. A company may want to honor a group because the work truly belonged to the group. A product launch, a safety record, a sales goal, a service improvement, a major client win, or a hard operational turnaround may have taken many people, each doing their part well, over a long stretch of time. Recognizing only one person would feel incomplete, e...