Although it has been well-established that meaningful rewards can boost employee engagement and performance–and despite employers spending nearly $200 billion annually on rewards and recognition—less than half of employees feel valued at work. In this session, Brie Harvey, the Head of Market Research for Achievers Workforce Institute will share insights from their 2025 State of Recognition Report, explore the evolving landscape of employee rewards, and uncover the most common reasons why many well-intended investments in traditional rewards programs fall flat and fail to drive cultural and behavioral outcomes.

Key Takeaways

•  Discover the top reasons traditional rewards programs often fail to drive engagement 
• Explore new data on what meaningful recognition looks like in 2025
•  Identify strategies to align recognition with your company’s culture and business goals
• Learn how to build a high-impact recognition program that improves retention and performance

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