Tagged

Employee recognition

Beyond the Checklist: Building Belonging During Onboarding
October 7, 2026 · HeyTaco
Beyond the Checklist: Building Belonging During Onboarding

Preboarding was paperwork. Now it’s on to the “watch and learn” stage of onboarding, where new hires sit on the sidelines and wait to fit in. They only want to do well at their jobs. The company…

Employee engagementEmployee recognition
How to Give Kudos in Slack: What Data From 5,000+ Teams Shows
October 6, 2026 · HeyTaco
How to Give Kudos in Slack: What Data From 5,000+ Teams Shows

Eight years of data from 5,000+ teams shows why you should celebrate giving, not receiving, and what keeps recognition going.

Employee recognition
Best Employee Recognition Software for Small Businesses in 2026
October 1, 2026 · HeyTaco
Best Employee Recognition Software for Small Businesses in 2026

A practical guide to employee recognition software for small businesses—what to look for, what to avoid, and which tools fit different kinds of teams.

Employee recognition
Meet Quests: Reward the Work No One Else Sees
September 24, 2026 · Doug Dosberg
Meet Quests: Reward the Work No One Else Sees

Onboarding, wellness, learning, and more now earn tacos.

Employee recognitionHeyTaco news
Is Your Recognition Culture Actually Working? Here's How to Tell
September 23, 2026 · Doug Dosberg
Is Your Recognition Culture Actually Working? Here's How to Tell

Most teams guess whether their recognition culture is working. Here's how to actually tell — with a free index that scores it in a few minutes.

Employee recognition
45 Employee Appreciation Ideas, Sorted by Effort
September 22, 2026 · Doug Dosberg
45 Employee Appreciation Ideas, Sorted by Effort

Ideas sorted by how much time and budget they take — from five-second Slack shoutouts to bigger, planned moments — so you can actually use this list instead of just bookmarking it.

Company cultureEmployee recognition
Why Unlimited Recognition Points Don't Work (And What Does Instead)
September 21, 2026 · Doug Dosberg
Why Unlimited Recognition Points Don't Work (And What Does Instead)

Unlimited recognition points sound generous, but they quietly kill the habit they're meant to build. Here's why daily limits work better — and what that looks like in practice.

Company cultureEmployee recognition
Building a High-Trust Culture for Remote Engineering Teams
September 18, 2026 · HeyTaco
Building a High-Trust Culture for Remote Engineering Teams

The unglamorous work is what we really want credit for. When people notice that, from peers to managers, that’s when we start to trust our surroundings. But remote engineers probably don’t want you…

Company cultureEmployee recognition
How to Build an Introvert-Friendly Recognition Culture
August 8, 2026 · Una Japundza
How to Build an Introvert-Friendly Recognition Culture

If you run a remote-first tech team, you need an introvert-friendly recognition culture. Learn more about cringe-free employee recognition for introverts.

Employee recognition
Async Recognition Artifacts: Proof of Praise Remote Teams Can Treasure
August 5, 2026 · Una Japundza
Async Recognition Artifacts: Proof of Praise Remote Teams Can Treasure

Learn how async recognition artifacts make appreciation visible, lasting, and part of your culture.

Employee recognition
Recognition Bias: The Squeaky Wheel That Derails Async Teams
August 3, 2026 · Una Japundza
Recognition Bias: The Squeaky Wheel That Derails Async Teams

Recognition bias rarely happens on purpose, but it’s the reason many async teams never bond. Learn how to turn a bad bias into a good habit with peer recognition.

Employee recognition
Recognition Without Rollout: Why the Best Programs Are Almost Invisible
July 30, 2026 · Una Japundza
Recognition Without Rollout: Why the Best Programs Are Almost Invisible

Ready to launch a new recognition tool? Better to keep it a secret. Find out why the recognition without rollout model is taking hold on remote-first teams.

Employee recognition