Life Events

Celebrate moments that matter

Make holidays, birthdays, and other celebrations feel personal and meaningful no matter when, where, or why they happen.

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More ways to celebrate life’s most meaningful moments

Group deposits
eCards & Social Recognition
Award store
Swag kits
Multiple stores for celebrations

Group deposits

Recognize everyone at once with team or company-wide point deposits for holidays, appreciation days, company wins, and more.

eCards and Social Recognition

Send birthday and holiday wishes with gifs, videos, photos, and other social recognition tools.

Award Store and Curated Gifts

Let employees choose globally relevant gifts and experiences they love—delivered to their door.

Swag and Celebration Kits

Mark special moments with branded swag, curated boxes, or custom packaging that feels intentional, not generic.

Multiple Stores for multiple Celebrations

Create dedicated stores for any occasion with curated catalogs, separate budgets, and tailored eligibility.

5.8x
increase in feelings of workplace community when recognition happens regularly
Benefits

Every worker remembered

Recognition that reaches everyone 

Celebrate holidays and birthdays across geographies, roles, and work environments—frontline, remote, hybrid, and everywhere in between.

Personal moments, delivered at scale 

Automate celebrations without losing the human touch. Thoughtful gifts, messages, and experiences keep recognition personal, even at enterprise scale.

Consistent, year-round appreciation 

Move beyond one-off gestures. Build a culture where appreciation shows up naturally throughout the year.

Flexible rewards employees actually want 

Give people choice with points, curated awards, branded gifts, and celebration-specific stores they’ll genuinely enjoy.

how it works

Built to celebrate, without the manual work

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Plan it. Automate it. Celebrate it.

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Create meaningful moments with ease

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Celebrate without the manual work

use case

Celebrate every moment that matters

Holidays and 
cultural moments

Celebrate global, regional, and industry holidays in ways that feel inclusive and relevant.

Birthdays and life events

Recognize employees as people—not just roles—with timely, personal appreciation.

Company-wide celebrations

Mark organizational moments like anniversaries, rebrands, wins, or year-end milestones with shared experiences

Wellbeing 
& lifestyle milestones

Support employees' personal interests and wellbeing through flexible, choice-based rewards tied to celebration moments

Case Study

Great companies take every opportunity to celebrate

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Amway

“The true gift was knowing my colleagues cared about such an important milestone in my life. After seven years of living here, I finally get to call this country home. Amway reminded me that I belong here, both in this country and in this company.”

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Five Amway celebration cards for baby, Amway welcome, graduation, U.S. citizenship, and wedding congratulations, each paired with relevant gift items like a baby onesie, blender, sports equipment, energy drink, and cookware.
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Resources

Elevate your strategy with exclusive insights

Article

Integrating Recognition in the Flow of Work

When recognition tools are easy to access, employees will use them. Here are the ways you can integrate recognition seamlessly in daily work.
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Article

How Recognition Fits into the Employee Lifecycle

Design an intentional employee experience by incorporating employee recognition from hire to retire.
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White Paper
See 5 upcoming workplace culture trends for 2026 and learn how you can prepare to help your employees thrive.

Modern Employee Recognition Software | A Buyer’s Guide for HR and IT Decision Makers

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Article

How To Track the ROI of Employee Recognition

Is an employee recognition program really worth the investment? Here's how to measure the impact of employee recognition at your organization.
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Podcast

Getting Leaders to Care About Employee Recognition

We share how your organization can engage leaders in your employee recognition practices.
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Webinar

Mattering at Work: How ICF Integrates Meaningful Recognition Across the Employee Experience

Learn how integrated recognition drives results, with actionable advice and stories.
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Article

Investing in the Employee Experience During Uncertain Times

In uncertain or difficult times, it’s even more important for companies to step up for their employees.
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Article

Activate Employee Recognition with Internal Champions

See how an employee recognition champions network helps educate and inspire your people to share recognition.
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Frequently asked questions

Can celebrations be automated?
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Yes. Holidays, birthdays, and events can be scheduled in advance with automated deposits and messages.

Are celebrations global and inclusive?
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Yes. O.C. Tanner ships awards to more than 150 countries and supports digital and physical experiences.

Can budgets be controlled by event?
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Yes. Multiple Stores allow separate budgets, point banks, and reporting for each celebration.

What if employees prefer different rewards?
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That’s perfect. We want employees to choose what matters most to them.

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