How to Surprise Employee Awards Winners Stories Incorporated [Video]

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Employee recognition is more than saying, “Thank you.” 

Great employee recognition programs lead to increased productivity, higher retention, and better employee satisfaction. And, according to Deloitte, companies with strong employee recognition programs are 12 times more likely to have strong business outcomes due to a more robust company culture. 

While it’s easy to understand the impact of employee recognition, it’s harder to come up with employee award ideas that stick. 

That’s why awards should always include employee stories. Employee stories around individual and team achievements spotlight well-deserving team members, reinforce culture, and show others what great looks like. 

This post shares one way to uplevel your employee awards by using employee stories — with a unique twist.

In our recent guide, 5 Employee Engagement Campaigns that Delight and Retain Talent, we shared an example of surprising employees through a “Big Reveal.” 

To summarize, a leading gaming company …