Global recognition program playbook

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Recognition isn’t just a feel-good gesture — it’s a strategic imperative. In today’s competitive landscape, organizations that prioritize employee recognition are better equipped to shape culture, drive engagement, and deliver measurable business results. The Global recognition program playbook is your essential guide to building a scalable, impactful employee recognition program that resonates across regions, cultures, and teams.

Whether you’re just starting out or scaling an existing initiative, this playbook walks you through every step of launching a global recognition program that truly works. From setting clear objectives to choosing the right platform, it’s packed with actionable insights, practical templates, and expert guidance to help you build a culture where everyone feels seen, heard, and appreciated.

Inside, you’ll learn why employee recognition is a must-have for global success. Backed by research from Achievers Workforce Institute, the playbook reveals how monthly recognition can triple engagement and significantly boost employees’ sense of belonging. You’ll discover how leading companies like Schneider Electric and General Motors have used recognition to unify their workforce and drive real change — across 115 countries and thousands of employees.

The playbook outlines step-by-step strategies for launching and scaling your employee recognition program.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

1. Define measurable objectives aligned with company values
2. Choose a scalable platform with multilingual support and seamless integrations
3. Design culturally relevant recognition methods and rewards
4. Engage managers and employees with communication strategies and training
5. Launch pilot programs, gather feedback, and iterate for success

You’ll also find proven tactics to drive adoption and participation. From gamification and peer-to-peer recognition to leadership endorsement and ongoing training, the playbook shows how to make recognition part of daily work. With tools like Achievers’ Boost, Announcements, and Manager Toolkit, you’ll be equipped to build momentum and sustain engagement.

And because success doesn’t stop at launch, the playbook includes tools to measure impact and continuously improve. With real-time analytics, customizable reporting, and Voice of Employee feedback tools, you’ll be able to track ROI, course-correct, and amplify what’s working — all while keeping your workforce connected and motivated.

Whether you’re a global enterprise or scaling across regions, this playbook helps you build a global recognition program that’s personal, powerful, and proven.

Download now to start shaping your workforce with recognition that drives results.