Education

RPI is your premier resource for everything related to employee recognition and engagement! Browse our library of free, on-demand webinars and blogs on best practices, program strategies, company culture, recognition trends, employee engagement, and more! To register for our upcoming live webinars, visit our Calendar page. To contribute blogs, please email [email protected].

Blogs

The Science Behind Recognition: Why It Matters More Than You Think

July 13, 2026

If you’ve worked in HR or People Operations for any length of time, you’ve probably heard this before: “Employees just want to feel appreciated.” It sounds almost too simple. But behind that statement is a deep body of research rooted in...

Recognition Is Not the Fix, It’s the Fuel

May 12, 2026

I’ve been in the recognition industry for 14 years, and in leadership roles for about the same amount of time. I’ve experienced burnout firsthand, and I’ve managed it alongside my teams. I’ve seen what recognition looks like, and what it feels...

Why Recognition Requires a Learning Mindset

March 26, 2026

Growing up, my parents instilled in me the value of continuous learning. They weren’t climbing a corporate ladder. They weren’t chasing titles. But they were deeply committed to growth. They believed you can learn something from everything you do...

Why Meaningful Recognition Matters

June 23, 2026

This session explores how meaningful recognition drives engagement, performance, and retention. Participants learn practical techniques to deliver timely, specific, and authentic recognition, and walk away with actionable strategies.

The Role of Recognition in AI Enablement: Turning Experimentation into Lasting Behaviour Change

June 11, 2026

Chris Dornfeld, EVP of Product Strategy at One10, explores how recognition plays a critical role in helping organisations successfully navigate AI enablement and the shift toward more agentic ways of working.

Inside GDIT's Award-Winning Recognition Program

April 23, 2026

Discover how General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) brought recognition to life with their award-winning recognition program, Bravo! GDIT updated their strategy to put employee choice and recognition at the forefront of Bravo!

Employee Recognition Best Practice Across the Generations

Recognition has always been a key driver of engagement and performance, but as our workplaces evolve, so too must our recognition strategies. In this Motivation Insiders podcast episode, the Incentive & Engagement Solution Providers (IESP) partnered with RPI to talk with two providers of recognition and workplace engagement services and one user of workplace incentives and recognition. They share insights on how digital transformation, including rapidly expanding use of artificial intelligence tools, is causing major shifts in how we recognise employees.

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Research

RPI 2025 Recognition Report

The RPI 2025 Recognition Report is now available! This research is built on data from a dedicated survey among over 90 employee recognition practitioners—leaders and executives directly responsible for designing, managing and evolving recognition programs within their organization. This tailored approach ensured that the insights reflect the lived experience and strategic perspectives of those leading the way in employee recognition.

Topics covered (Recognition Market): Current State, Offering, Programs, Clients, Performance, Competition, Influences, End-Users, Budgets, Future Sentiment

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