The HeyTaco Blog

What we’ve learned from 10 years and 46 million tacos about helping teams feel appreciated.

How to Lead a Team: Be a Leader People Actually Like Working With
February 5, 2026 · Una Japundza
How to Lead a Team: Be a Leader People Actually Like Working With

Worried the team can tell that you don’t know what you’re doing? Stand up, kick impostor syndrome to the curb for good, and learn how to lead a team with HeyTaco.

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Taco Economy 101
January 23, 2026 · Una Japundza
Taco Economy 101

When companies use HeyTaco, they are creating a Taco Economy. There are principles and practices that help build healthy Taco Economies.

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Employee Appreciation Day 2026: Your Guide to Creative and Cost-Effective Recognition
January 19, 2026 · Una Japundza
Employee Appreciation Day 2026: Your Guide to Creative and Cost-Effective Recognition

Employee Appreciation Day is Friday, March 6th, 2026. Stay ahead of the game with more of HeyTaco’s employee gift ideas and team activities for every budget.

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How to Increase Employee Productivity: The Human-Centered Approach
January 15, 2026 · HeyTaco
How to Increase Employee Productivity: The Human-Centered Approach

Bored with busywork? Here’s something meaningful to try: Learn how to increase employee productivity the right way. Get long-lasting results and higher engagement in 2026.

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How to Reduce Employee Turnover: Prevention Strategies That Work
January 12, 2026 · Una Japundza
How to Reduce Employee Turnover: Prevention Strategies That Work

Invest small in employees, or spend big on their replacements. Keep people in place out of loyalty, not necessity, by learning how to reduce employee turnover.

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Employee Wellness Program Ideas & Strategies for a Burnout-Proof Workplace
January 8, 2026 · Una Japundza
Employee Wellness Program Ideas & Strategies for a Burnout-Proof Workplace

Work can feel like a treadmill that never slows down. The answer may not be putting an actual treadmill in the office. Get modern employee wellness program ideas that combat burnout for real.

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Improving Employee Retention: A 2026 Guide
December 22, 2025 · Una Japundza
Improving Employee Retention: A 2026 Guide

Make 2026 your organization’s most loyal year yet. Learn how to improve employee retention in nine practical ways, with tips and tools for every team.

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How to Build Trust in Teams (and Why It Matters)
December 18, 2025 · Una Japundza
How to Build Trust in Teams (and Why It Matters)

A positive workplace isn’t all compliments and congrats. Close your eyes, lift your arms, and fall backwards into the HeyTaco deep dive on how to build trust in teams.

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Improve Workplace Communication with 10 Recognition-Driven Strategies
December 15, 2025 · Una Japundza
Improve Workplace Communication with 10 Recognition-Driven Strategies

Sick of typing “per my last email”? HeyTaco shares how to improve workplace communication, with strategies that are a natural fit with a culture of recognition.

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The 2026 Guide to Employee Engagement
December 12, 2025 · HeyTaco
The 2026 Guide to Employee Engagement

A slight dip in satisfaction, a barely-noticeable rise in absenteeism. Get ahead of it now with the 2026 guide to employee engagement best practices.

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How to Write a Professional Thank-You Message (With Examples)
December 10, 2025 · Una Japundza
How to Write a Professional Thank-You Message (With Examples)

Looking for a more impactful way to give thanks at work? Learn how to write a professional thank-you message with tips and examples from HeyTaco.

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The Employee Spotlight: Templates & Tips for Engagement & Belonging
December 2, 2025 · Una Japundza
The Employee Spotlight: Templates & Tips for Engagement & Belonging

Give every employee a moment to shine with employee spotlight ideas, templates, and tips.

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