Employee Recognition

Every win. Everywhere.

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Great work comes in many forms

Recognise effort and achievements whenever and wherever they happen with the most versatile partner.

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Recognition tools

Recognition makes great work visible, encourages achievement, and drives success across teams and departments.

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External recognition

Recognition from customers to employees makes an impact. Turn patient, passenger, or partner appreciation into inspiring moments of gratitude.

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Incentives

Goal-based recognition that aligns with specific business priorities like safety, wellbeing, sales, or upskilling. Reward what matters most.

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Service awards

For 100 years, we’ve innovated meaningful service awards that connect people to their teams and companies.

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Life events

Thoughtful recognition for a variety of personal milestones—delivered consistently—without added work for HR.

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Rewards and experiences

Give employees meaningful award choices that make recognition personal and memorable.

Why O.C. Tanner is the best recognition solution

Reach more people, more often, in more ways.

  • Built for every workforce

    Designed for desk-based, frontline, remote, and global teams.

  • Personal by design

    Recognition reflects individual contributions.

  • Builds momentum over time

    Consistent recognition strengthens relationships, reinforces behaviours, and sustains engagement.

  • Scales without losing meaning

    From growing organisations to global enterprises, recognition evolves without becoming impersonal.

Trusted by the world’s most high-performing organisations

“We love the collective experience and knowing the realm of possibilities that O.C. Tanner has to offer. They share great ideas and new insights to help us make recognition better.”

Lindsay Landry
Employee Experience Lead
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8x
increased likelihood of retention when employees receive recognition

Testimonials

Focus on culture.
See results.

Great Work
11.8x

higher odds of great work when recognition is part of daily experiences

Community
508%

greater likelihood of strong workplace community when teams recognise one another regularly

Great Work
1,180%

increased odds of great work when organisations have highly integrated recognition

More features

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Peer and leader appreciation

Recognition flows in every direction, strengthening trust, visibility, and connection.

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Custom awards and gifting

Thoughtfully designed awards and curated gifts that make recognition moments memorable and meaningful.

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Mobile and social experiences

Timely, visible recognition that fits naturally into daily work—wherever it happens.

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Measurement and insight

Clear visibility into what’s working, where recognition thrives, and where support is needed.

How it works

We build a programme with you—that works for you.

1

Discover your story

We learn your culture, values, milestones, and recognition goals.

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2

Build culture

Employees give and receive appreciation for big and small wins

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3

See results

Leaders gain visibility into engagement and impact to make improvements

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