The key reason why an employee rewards platform benefits organizations is the power of simplicity. Employee rewards are necessary and most companies want to reward their employees with meaningful rewards and experiences rather than just cash.
But the cost in time and additional energy to administer these types of programs can be prohibitive for some organizations and an unnecessary burden for others.
Any promotional swag items for expos, trade shows, marketing efforts or simply to have around the office could be added to the platform as well for convenient ordering, shipping and pricing. Recruiters and HR managers could use the platform to order items for career fairs, on-site interviews or onboarding welcome packages.
Most of all, employees and managers could have one convenient location to purchase items for one another as a way to express thanks. Thus one software package can fill several business needs at once, saving time and money that can then be spent furthering your organization’s mission.
Employee recognition should not be a burden or a drain on the business, nor should it be a chore to provide meaningful ways to recognize employees for their work. And employee recognition should absolutely not be something that is cheap, impersonal or lame. That kind of experience will defeat the purpose and make an employee feel devalued rather than appreciated.