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Teacher Appreciation Week 2026: Ideas to Honor Your Staff

alexisk@awardsnetwork.com (Alexis Matheny) — Tue, 05 May 2026 17:40:14 GMT

Teacher Appreciation Week has begun, May 4–8, 2026, and if you're a school administrator or HR leader in education, this is your moment to show your teachers that the work they do every single day is seen, valued, and celebrated.

This year, let Awards Network help you go beyond coffee and snacks in the break room.

Administrative Professionals Day: How to Celebrate Your Admin Team

alexisk@awardsnetwork.com (Alexis Matheny) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Administrative Professionals Day is coming up on April 22nd, and if you haven't thought about how you're celebrating your admin team yet, now's the time. It's the perfect opportunity to show the people who keep your organization running that their work truly matters.

Best Employee Recognition Platforms of 2026 | Awards Network

alexisk@awardsnetwork.com (Alexis Matheny) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:03:14 GMT

Choosing the right employee recognition platform is one of the most impactful decisions an HR manager can make. The best employee recognition programs differ dramatically in cost, catalog quality, and how well they can be tailored to your company's culture. This guide compares today's top gifting platforms side by side so you can quickly identify which solution fits your goals, your budget, and your employees.

Employee Appreciation Day 2026: How to Celebrate the Right Way

alexisk@awardsnetwork.com (Alexis Matheny) — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:59:59 GMT

Employee Appreciation Day is coming up on March 6, 2026 and this year it is more important than ever to make the day feel real for your people. Too often this day gets turned into a pizza lunch or a generic email, but teams respond best when appreciation feels genuine, personal, and thoughtful. With the right approach your organization can boost morale and improve engagement at a time when employers are hyper focused on talent retention and employee experience.

Employee Gifting Ideas: 54 Gifts Your Team Will Love

AN Team — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:45:01 GMT

When it comes to showing appreciation, a little thoughtfulness goes a long way.

Creating A Culture Of Recognition In The Workplace

AN Team — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:17:23 GMT

Discover how recognizing employee achievements can transform your workplace into a thriving, motivated environment.

Beyond Gifts: Wow Your Team on Employee Appreciation Day

maggies@awardsnetwork.com (Maggie Stalbaum) — Sat, 01 Mar 2025 02:07:52 GMT

Employee Appreciation Day and work anniversaries are more than calendar dates. They're opportunities to spark a year-round culture of recognition. For companies seeking to improve employee engagement, start by committing time and effort to building a solid foundation of recognition that supports employees and entices participation.

Awards Network makes reward and recognition management easy with an employee engagement solution that tracks individual achievements and automatically awards points when employees accomplish company-wide or job-specific goals. Instantly rewarding can positively reinforce your organization's initiatives, boost morale, increase retention, and drive overall productivity.

Think: happy employees, happy company!

Employee Holiday Gifting Made Easy

maggies@awardsnetwork.com (Maggie Stalbaum) — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 23:59:57 GMT

Spread some holiday cheer with brand name gifts that your employees will never forget! Let's make this holiday season extra special for your team.

Enhance employee satisfaction and productivity with a fully customized employee recognition program, featuring thousands of brand name gifts for a wide variety of lifestyles, where employees can discover the perfect gift for any occasion - whether they're shopping for a birthday, holiday party, or just because.

Consider starting a free Gift Program this holiday season, and explore the top-predicted rewards, while getting a glimpse into what's trending this year:

Rewarding Your Team: Benefits of an Employee Award Program

maggies@awardsnetwork.com (Maggie Stalbaum) — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT

Tired of the same old, same old when it comes to employee recognition? Tangible rewards are the perfect way to make a lasting impression and the ultimate way to say 'thanks.' Show your appreciation with the gift of choice. Whether you're looking for a budget-friendly option or a splurge-worthy program, we've got you covered. Check out our huge variety of brand name items.

How to Award Employees

Kaitlin Bank — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 16:00:00 GMT

On your journey to starting a recognition program, you will make many decisions. One of the first (and most important) choices will be how to award employees. There are many ways to approach recognition and it’s not a one size fits all situation. With over 60 years in the recognition industry, Awards Network can help you along the way and share best practices that have worked well for thousands of our clients. Try starting by asking yourself these three questions: