The HeyTaco Blog

Ideas, research, and stories on peer recognition, employee engagement, and building stronger team culture.

Top 3 Recognition and Reward Program Myths Debunked
May 3, 2024 ยท Una Japundza
Top 3 Recognition and Reward Program Myths Debunked

Discover the truth about recognition programs and rewards. Learn how to build a culture of appreciation with simple, cost-effective strategies. From intrinsic recognition to creative rewards, find out how to create a workplace where everyone feels valued.

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HeyTaco Ranked as Leader in Employee Recognition Software Space
May 1, 2024 ยท Una Japundza
HeyTaco Ranked as Leader in Employee Recognition Software Space

At HeyTaco, we wear our G2 badges like prized jewels because, let's face it, they're our Olympic gold medals in the realm of office awesomeness!

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The Perks of Not Offering Perks: the Challenge of True Recognition
April 29, 2024 ยท Una Japundza
The Perks of Not Offering Perks: the Challenge of True Recognition

While rewards can make recognition fun, they are not needed to make it successful. Quite the opposite, adding rewards too early can send the wrong message.

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Top Employee Recognition Platforms to Elevate Workplace Culture
April 26, 2024 ยท Una Japundza
Top Employee Recognition Platforms to Elevate Workplace Culture

Why bother with complicated analytical systems when you can have tacos?

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7 Fun Activities to Strengthen Team Collaboration and Connection
April 26, 2024 ยท Una Japundza
7 Fun Activities to Strengthen Team Collaboration and Connection

If you're looking for some exciting team-building ideas, here are seven activities that have been proven to be effective in achieving these goals.

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HeyTaco vs. Alternatives: The Ultimate HR Tool Showdown
April 23, 2024 ยท Una Japundza
HeyTaco vs. Alternatives: The Ultimate HR Tool Showdown

HeyTaco has carved a niche for itself with its lighthearted approach to peer-to-peer recognition, and for many, it is proving to be a game-changer.

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How Give & Take Inspired HeyTaco
April 18, 2024 ยท Doug Dosberg
How Give & Take Inspired HeyTaco

HeyTaco was inspired by Adam Grant's book Give and Take. This article describes what being a Giver is about, and how it helps create great team cultures.

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How to Be a Great Teammate and Build Your Team's Culture
April 15, 2024 ยท Una Japundza
How to Be a Great Teammate and Build Your Team's Culture

In this interview, Steven describes how HeyTaco helped him uncover the 5 principles of elevating a team's culture.

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How Design Thinking Can Help You Launch an Awesome Recognition Program
March 28, 2024 ยท Una Japundza
How Design Thinking Can Help You Launch an Awesome Recognition Program

Launching a successful employee recognition program is not easy, but applying design thinking principles can help you create a program employees love.

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Uncover a workplace of kindness, gratitude, and connection
February 15, 2024 ยท Una Japundza
Uncover a workplace of kindness, gratitude, and connection

You want your team to feel appreciated and be recognized for their hard work. Recognizing employees in your daily work is important to how you want to operate.

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35 Remote-Friendly Employee Reward Ideas for Personalized Recognition
February 9, 2024 ยท Una Japundza
35 Remote-Friendly Employee Reward Ideas for Personalized Recognition

Do you have an employee rewards system in place, but arenโ€™t sure what to give? Get dozens of creative employee reward ideas from HeyTaco.

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5 Powerful Tools for Building Stronger, More Connected Teams
February 8, 2024 ยท Una Japundza
5 Powerful Tools for Building Stronger, More Connected Teams

Effective teamwork can increase productivity, creativity, and innovation, making it vital to achieving organizational goals.

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