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Do Employee Rewards Actually Boost Engagement? New Research Answers It.
November 18, 2025 · Una Japundza
Do Employee Rewards Actually Boost Engagement? New Research Answers It.

If peer recognition is already boosting morale, why add rewards? A white paper featuring data from HeyTaco reveals what kind of rewards lift engagement.

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10 Peer-to-Peer Recognition Program Ideas (With Examples)
November 14, 2025 · Una Japundza
10 Peer-to-Peer Recognition Program Ideas (With Examples)

10 peer-to-peer recognition program ideas, from chat shout-outs to peer nominations, plus how to launch a program your team will actually use.

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5 Features of Recognition Programs Employees Actually Use
October 24, 2025 · Una Japundza
5 Features of Recognition Programs Employees Actually Use

What makes an employee recognition program stick? These 5 features: easy peer recognition, meaningful rewards, values tagging, and more.

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When Should You Add Rewards to a Recognition Program?
October 23, 2025 · Doug Dosberg
When Should You Add Rewards to a Recognition Program?

The short answer: you don’t need to wait. What matters is how you frame rewards, not when they show up.

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Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation in Employee Rewards
October 22, 2025 · HeyTaco
Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation in Employee Rewards

Recognition is the real prize; rewards are just a bonus. Read about intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in creating a valuable employee rewards strategy.

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How to Plan Your Employee Recognition Budget for Next Year
October 20, 2025 · Una Japundza
How to Plan Your Employee Recognition Budget for Next Year

What do employees think about expensive gifts? Find out as HeyTaco shares several essential tips for planning your employee recognition budget for next year.

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Why Does HeyTaco Have Giving and Receiving Leaderboards?
September 16, 2025 · Una Japundza
Why Does HeyTaco Have Giving and Receiving Leaderboards?

Explore the importance of HeyTaco's dual leaderboards in fostering a balanced culture of recognition, enhancing morale, and creating an engaged workplace.

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How to Recognize an Employee for Going Above and Beyond
September 3, 2025 · Una Japundza
How to Recognize an Employee for Going Above and Beyond

Strong performance and a willingness to help signal strong engagement. Nurture this by recognizing employees who go above and beyond.

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Recognition & Performance: Finding the Right Balance
August 27, 2025 · Una Japundza
Recognition & Performance: Finding the Right Balance

Hollow praise, harsh feedback. Recognition and feedback can fall flat when improperly paired. Create a healthy link between performance and recognition.

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How Continuous Feedback Loops Improve Employee Retention
August 22, 2025 · Una Japundza
How Continuous Feedback Loops Improve Employee Retention

Slumping staff retention figures rarely happen suddenly. Stay ahead of the game and give everyone a voice with a fresh approach to employee feedback.

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National Boss’s Day 2026
August 20, 2025 · Una Japundza
National Boss’s Day 2026

October 16th is National Boss’s Day in 2026. Get creative ideas for celebrating management and other leaders from HeyTaco, the #1 peer recognition app.

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Employee Appreciation Ideas That Build Team Culture (Not Just a Sugar Rush)
August 18, 2025 · Una Japundza
Employee Appreciation Ideas That Build Team Culture (Not Just a Sugar Rush)

We all know the effects of a sugary snack–the high we get during, and the crash that comes after. For a healthier option, check out these employee appreciation ideas.

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