Fuel your culture with employee recognition

77% of transportation workers report high levels of burnout, impacting everything from retention and turnover to safety and customer satisfaction.

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The recognition solution

In an industry where everyone is on the move, meaningful recognition builds the sense of community and connection that combat burnout. But 39% of transportation employees report recognition at work often feels like an empty gesture.

When transportation employees experience recognition that's meaningful, specific, and frequent, the odds of several positive outcomes increase dramatically.

Interest in staying 2+ years
6x
Sense of belonging
13x
Fulfillment at work
12x
High engagement
9x
Thriving at work
5x
Our capabilities

Build a Culture People Choose

The Culture Cloud employee recognition platform provides the tools you need to support transportation workers, including:

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Say Thanks™ makes it easy for customers, patients, or passengers to show appreciation directly to your employees through a simple link or QR code.

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Collage of employee appreciation items including a certificate, congratulatory cards with photos and messages, AirPods with OSKO energy logo, a starry-eyed emoji, a gray YETI cooler bag with OSKO energy logo, and a green WOW gift card.

Access a full suite of flexible offline recognition features that make it easy for every team and crew member to give and receive heartfelt recognition—in the air, on the ground, and anywhere in between.

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Dashboard view on laptop showing employee recognition stats and transitions with congratulatory message, alongside an OSKOenergy safety program screen and three program cards labeled Safety First, Continuous Improvement, and Culture of Trust.

Track and reward milestones in every employee's career development—from training certifications to safety benchmarks to job transitions—and highlight the value of each accomplishment.

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Connect your transportation workers to purpose with custom symbols of their work and your company story. We’ll help you craft beautiful, modern custom awards guaranteed to inspire them.

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On-the-job safety and efficiency depend on a workplace culture where people encourage and elevate one another. Culture Cloud promotes fun, easy, and frequent recognition between peers.

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31% of transportation workers say recognition at their organization feels inauthentic. Create tailored recognition moments for each employee and deliver them in personal and meaningful ways. que.

What our clients say

“It became very evident that O.C. Tanner had the tools, the systems, the people, and the expertise we were looking for. They would really bring best-in-class recognition to American Airlines.”

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Director Team Member Engagement
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