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12 innovative employee recognition and rewards ideas to boost engagement

This article was originally published May 04, 2023, and updated on March 15, 2025. Refreshing and revamping your employee recognition and rewards program is essential for workplace success. In today’s competitive job market, attracting and retaining top talent requires more than just competitive salaries — establishing a culture of appreciation will set your organization apart.

Why intranets fail reason #9: Employees don't actively use the intranet

This is part nine of our “Why intranets fail” series. Read parts one, two, three, four, five, six, seven and eight. Many organizations face a discouraging trend in intranet adoption: After the launch excitement fades, employees drift back to old habits. They default to endless email chains, scattered file storage, and inefficient searches across multiple systems. The result? A powerful collaboration platform with the potential to streamline work goes to waste.

Simpplr launches first fully integrated enterprise search solution within an intranet

Simpplr One is the only integrated solution that combines AI-powered enterprise search, smart answers and recommended actions within an intranet. Employees can now seamlessly search and find information across multiple systems through a single, intuitive interface. The growing challenges organizations face with information overload, disconnected systems and scattered knowledge sources directly affect employees in terms of decreased productivity, wasted time and frustration.

EX through a Marketing Lens: Elevating Brand Stories & EX with Matt Rivera & Gary Sevounts

This episode features an interview with Matt Rivera, Chief Marketing Officer at Day & Zimmermann and Gary Sevounts, Chief Marketing Officer at Simpplr. Matt has worked for Day & Zimmermann for 34 years, from payroll administrator to the first person in the marketing department. Gary is a veteran CMO with a track record of building high-growth demand and revenue engines, effective marketing teams, differentiated brands, and establishing categories. Previously, he was CMO at Malwarebytes, Socure, and Equifax’s Identity and Fraud Division.

Employee Appreciation Day: High-impact recognition strategies reduce turnover and drive performance

Employee Appreciation Day is Friday, March 7, but recognition shouldn’t be a once-a-year event. Throughout March, we’re continuing the celebration by sharing best practices, ideas and strategies to keep appreciation at the heart of your workplace culture.

AI for internal communications: how to become irreplaceable in your organization

The rapid ascent of AI in internal communications has sparked both excitement and anxiety. Some professionals worry the bots will take over their jobs. Others dismiss AI as another overhyped technology. What’s the reality? As the adage goes, AI won’t replace people, but people who know how to use AI might replace those who don’t.

Once Upon a Career: Navigating Work & Leadership Through Fables with Pat Wadors, CHRO at Intuitive

This episode features an interview with Pat Wadors, Chief Human Resources Officer at Intuitive, where she leads a global organization responsible for all aspects of the company’s employee experience. In this episode, Miriam sits down with Pat to discuss her book Unlock Your Leadership Story, the evolution of DEI in the workplace, and the importance of storytelling for fostering connection among employees.

Advanced intranet search: how enterprise solutions enhance efficiency and productivity

Traditional intranets often turn into information graveyards filled with irrelevant content and outdated resources. While intranet search should help employees wade through these digital piles, ineffective technology further contributes to bottlenecks, misinformation and frustration — negatively impacting business outcomes.

Bridging the digital divide: how to address unequal access to company news and resources

While companies race to perfect their hybrid work policies, millions of employees struggle to join the conversation. They’re stocking shelves, caring for patients, and keeping supply chains moving — and they’re often missing from our digital workplace strategies.

The Secret Sauce of High Engagement with Keri-Lynn Pajer, VP of HR Business Partnerships at Agero

This episode features an interview with Keri-Lynn Pajer, Vice President of HR Business Partnerships and Change Initiatives at Agero. Keri-Lynn is a Strategy and Planning Executive with expertise in aligning organizational needs to the delivery of complex business solutions and expanded capabilities. In this episode, Miriam and Keri-Lynn discuss the importance of listening to employees, the balancing act of integrating AI while maintaining human connections, and the continuous effort to maintain a culture of trust and engagement.