O.C. Tanner Institute

Research and insight that build better workplace cultures

Research and insight that build better workplace cultures.
 We help organizations understand what truly drives connection, performance, and belonging at work.

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The Research

Research, education, and impact—working together

Industry Research
Education
Impact Measurement
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40,000
perspectives gathered

Built on real employee voices, not assumptions

The world's largest annual study of workplace culture from the employee perspective.

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350%
increase in recognition given

Ongoing support and training for maximum ROI

Award-winning learning solutions that drive adoption and results.

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212%
increase in the probability of a strong workplace culture

Impact measurement tailored to your goals

Data-based assessment that fuels strategy and demonstrates impact.

Institute leadership

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Mindi Cox

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Alexander Lovell, PhD

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Meghan Stettler

“Everything we do is designed to create powerful experiences that impact culture.”

“Everything we do is designed to create powerful experiences that impact culture.”

–Dr. Alexander Lovell, VP, O.C. Tanner Institute

Testimonials

What our clients are saying

“The metrics O.C. Tanner provides drive home the importance of recognition and the impact it has. It really has helped to move the whole program forward.”

HR Manager
St. Elizabeth Healthcare

“The O.C. Tanner Institute offers unique insights into the power of recognition and appreciation. This helps me influence change within my company.”

HR Director
Global 500 Financial Services Company

“The data and research that O.C. Tanner has helps us tell our story of heart to executives. It helps us tell the story of why we need to do recognition.”

CHRO
AAA-The Auto Club Group

“O.C. Tanner is the best of the best and their strategies and research have supported our goal to make culture a competitive advantage. The people and research that supports their tools and strategies, it's all top-notch!"

Jennifer Hartzke
Human Resources Specialist, American Airlines

“We partner with O.C. Tanner, which is very research-oriented with the O.C. Tanner Institute. It’s a full recognition system. People love it and have caught onto it. With O.C. Tanner's help we are getting that buy-in and make thanking people and recognizing great work an everyday thing–the norm.”

Jesse Gavin
Baylor College of Medicine
Awards & Accolades

Recogition that matters

2024 Best Evergreen Companies by Tugboat Institute
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The New York Times Best Sellers logo.
The New York Times Best Sellers logo.
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Resources

Explore our library of research-driven insights

Webinar

High Performance without Burnout: Building a Healthy Performance Culture

Learn how to maintain a high performance culture where employees have the right support to thrive.
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Article

10 Essential Practices for Successful Employee Recognition Programs

These 10 essential practices will make your employee recognition programs successful and help you achieve tangible business results.
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Webinar

The 2026 State of Employee Recognition

Join a panel of researchers and experts to learn how intentional recognition unites teams, boosts belonging, and drives great work.
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Podcast

Preparing for a Company-Wide Employee Recognition Event

We talk about the top 3 things you should keep in mind when planning for your next company-wide recognition event.
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Article

Embedding Recognition into the Everyday Employee Experience

Learn how to activate recognition across your organization by embedding it into everyday work to drive equity, performance, and connection.
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Article

How O.C. Tanner Leads with Research, Analytics, and a True Partnership Model

Learn more about O.C. Tanner’s approach of research‑backed recognition consulting and program management.
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Podcast

What Employees Want from Work in 2026

We unpack the top workplace culture trends for this year and answer your burning questions.
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Webinar

A Thriving Workplace for All: The True Impact of Transparency and Inclusion

Learn about the impact and ROI of transparency and inclusion and strategies for bringing them both to your workplace.
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