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August 25th, 2026 Tip Tuesday - What the Strongest Recognition Programs Have in Common
When admins ask what makes a recognition program actually stick, the answer is rarely a single launch tactic or reward choice. Across Awardco client stories, a clear pattern shows up: the strongest programs are built around purpose, visibility, and consistency over time. They are designed to reinforce the right behaviors,…
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July 28th, 2026 Tip Tuesday - Why Better Nomination Design Leads To Better Recognition Programs
Recognition programs create the most value when they are not just easy to launch, but easier to run well over time. That is why the updated Nomination Program Configuration matters. It reflects a bigger shift in how strong programs operate: you need tools that support both thoughtful setup and confident day-to-day…
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July 14th, 2026 Tip Tuesday – Build Smarter Approval Flows with Approval Configuration 🔐
Approvals can help you add the right guardrails, but they can also slow recognition down if they are too broad or too layered. Awardco’s updated Approval Configuration gives you more flexible If/Then routing, which means you can be more intentional about when approvals happen and who should review them. Done well, that…
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June 30th, 2026 Tip Tuesday – The Admin Reports Worth Saving First 📊
A lot of admins know Awardco reporting is there, but still end up rebuilding the same filters every time a leader asks for numbers, finance needs a quick check, or someone wants to understand what is actually happening in the platform. The more repeatable your reporting habits are, the easier it is to answer questions…
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June 16th, 2026 Tip Tuesday – Keep Recognition Moving with 2026 Holiday Programs 🎉
One thing companies see pretty often is recognition momentum starting strong, then flattening out once the year gets busy. A simple way to keep things moving is to use 2026 holidays and seasonal moments as reasons to run light, ad hoc recognition programs throughout the year. Recognition Programs in Awardco are built to…
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May 19th, 2026 Tip Tuesday - Make Nomination Programs Easier to Run and Easier to Scale 🏆
Awardco officially launched Awardco Nomination™ last week, which is exciting news for admins who have been piecing together nomination workflows through spreadsheets, forms, and manual follow-up. This new program brings nominations into Awardco in a more structured, scalable way, which helps reduce admin lift, creates a…
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May 12, 2026 Tip Tuesday – Turn Recognition Research Into Action
A lot of admins read a white paper like The State of Recognition 2026 and think, “This is helpful…but what should I actually do in my Awardco platform because of it?” That is the right question. One of the biggest takeaways for me is that recognition is not just a nice extra. The research found that employees who feel…
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April 21st, 2026 Tip Tuesday – Fresh Recognition Ideas to Keep Your Program Thriving 🌟
Ever feel like your recognition program is running on autopilot? Maybe the same few people are sending recognitions, the messages are starting to sound the same, or employees just aren't engaging the way they used to. You're not alone — it's one of the most common challenges admins face after the initial launch excitement…
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April 14th, 2026 Tip Tuesday – Mastering Roles & Permissions 🔐
Every week, our support team fields questions similar to "How do I make someone an admin?" or "Why can't my manager see their budget?" The answer almost always lives in one place: the Permissions tab. This Tip Tuesday is your guide to understanding how roles work, how to assign them, and how to avoid the most common…
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April 7th, 2026 Tip Tuesday – Spring Cleaning Your Awardco Platform 🧹
Spring is the perfect time to declutter, refresh, and optimize your Awardco platform. A little admin housekeeping now means a cleaner experience for your employees and sharper data for your leadership team all year long. This Tip Tuesday focuses on three quick wins: Audit your user file for accuracy Refresh your homepage…
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March 31st, 2026 - Bulk Recognitions in Awardco: How to Send and Manage Them
Bulk Recognitions Bulk recognitions are a powerful way to celebrate many people at once—perfect for bonus payouts, wellness campaigns, or company-wide appreciation moments. Instead of recognizing each person individually, admins can upload a file and let Awardco handle the rest. This guide provides an overview of how bulk…
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March 24th, 2026 Tip Tuesday – Turning 2026 Insights into Actionable Habits
The Awardco 2026 research is clear: meaningful recognition is the #1 driver of engagement and well-being. As an admin, you can turn these insights into three actionable habits. 1. The 90-Day Manager Habit Engagement drops significantly if an employee goes more than three months without recognition. The Goal: Ensure every…
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March 10th, 2026 – Think Global: Unleashing the Power of Your Regional Teams! 🌍
Managing a recognition program is a big job—but managing one that spans continents, time zones, and cultures is a masterclass in administration! Whether you're overseeing a small EMEA branch or a massive APAC expansion, your global strategy is what turns a "headquarters program" into a truly inclusive company culture. The…
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March 3rd, 2026 Tip Tuesday – Make Your Company Values Visible in Awardco
Want your culture to feel real—not just listed on a slide deck? This week’s tip shows you how to turn your company values into platform hashtags, integrate them into your programs, and spotlight them on your homepage so every recognition reinforces what matters most. Why connect Awardco to your values? When company values…
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Feb 17, 202026 Tip Tuesday – Never Miss a Beat: How to Follow Discussions in the Admin Community!
Want to stay ahead of the curve on Awardco product updates, best practices, or specific discussion threads you’re interested in? Don’t just check back periodically—let the community come to you! 🔔 Why Follow? The Awardco Admin Community is growing fast. By "Following" specific categories or discussions, you ensure that you…
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February 3rd, 2026 Tip Tuesday – Make the Most of Employee Appreciation Day (March 6th)!
Employee Appreciation Day is Friday, March 6th! Whether you are planning a single day of thanks or a full Employee Appreciation Week, now is the time to finalize your strategy to ensure every employee feels seen and valued. 🌟 The Impact of a "Thank You" Did you know that recognition makes employees feel 5X more connected…
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August 18th, 2026 Tip Tuesday - Make Awardco Academy Part Of Your Admin Routine
Have you ever wanted a quick way to learn how other teams approach rewards and recognition, explore a new Awardco capability, or revisit a webinar when you have more time? Awardco Academy brings those learning opportunities together in one place, so you can turn a few minutes of discovery into ideas you can apply to your…
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August 11, 2026 Tip Tuesday - What to Review First After Awardco 2.0 🔎
Moving to Awardco 2.0 is a big step, but the migration itself is not the finish line. Awardco 2.0 introduces updated navigation, notifications, user profiles, recognition flow updates, feature highlights, the Adoption Dashboard, and mobile app support, which means admins have a few important things to review right away if…
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August 4th, 2026- Tip Tuesday - Use Approval Flows To Catch Recognition Mistakes Early
Use Approval Flows To Catch Recognition Mistakes EarlyApprovals can be really helpful when you want a little more control over recognition, especially for higher point amounts, specific programs, or edge cases that need a second look. But too many approvals can also slow recognition down, and timely recognition is where a…
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July 21st, 2026 Tip Tuesday – Login Issues And How To Resolve Them
As an Awardco admin, I am sure you have encountered a situation where an employee has come to you saying “Awardco won’t let me log in,” when the real fix depends on how they’re trying to log in. If you can quickly identify whether the user is on SSO or standard login, you can usually get them pointed in the right direction…
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July 7th 2026- Tip Tuesday: Understanding Your Login Options
A lot of login questions come down to one thing: not everyone realizes there are a few different ways users can access Awardco. Awardco supports three login methods: standard login, SSO, and login with code. Knowing how each one works can help you choose the best fit for your program, prevent avoidable login issues, and…
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June 23rd, 2026 Tip Tuesday – Stay Ahead of Budget Shortages
One of the most common admin headaches is realizing a budget needs attention only after recognition starts slowing down. Maybe a manager cannot send an award, maybe balances are lower than expected, or maybe no one notices a problem until questions start rolling in. Staying ahead of budget upkeep helps recognition keep…
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June 9th, 2026 - Notification Settings Admins Should Review First
Notification Settings Admins Should Review FirstNotification settings can make a big difference in how your employees experience Awardco. One of the easiest places for confusion to happen is when company-wide notification defaults do not match what individual users expect. If someone says they are not getting a…
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June 2nd, 2026 Tip Tuesday – Choose the Right Tool for Nomination-Style Programs 🏆
A lot of admins run into the same question here: should this be built as Awardco Nominations, a Simple Survey, or a standard Recognition Program? Getting that choice right matters because it affects how much manual cleanup you own later, how easy the experience feels for employees and leaders, and how likely the program is…
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May 26th, 2026 Tip Tuesday - Use Redemption Point Source (FIFO) for Smarter Tax and Redemption
When it comes to understanding redemption activity for financial purposes, one of the most powerful reports available in Awardco is the Redemption Point Source (FIFO) report. It connects each redemption back to the source of the points used, making it especially helpful for tax review, audit support, and deeper redemption…
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May 5th, 2026 Tip Tuesday - Working in the New Admin Settings Navigation
If your organization is on Awardco 2.0 with the new modular navigation, you’ll notice your Admin Settings experience looks a bit different. The new multi‑product Admin navigation is now live for platforms using the multi‑product User Nav 2.0 and is enabled by default on new 2.0 migrations, so this is the navigation you’ll…
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April 28th, 2026- Branding Your Awardco Community Homepage
A well-branded homepage helps employees immediately recognize they’re in the right place, reinforces your culture, and sets expectations for how to engage. This article walks through how to access the branding settings, explains each key element, and shares best practices so your Main homepage looks polished on both…
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March 17th, 2026 - Fastest Way to Get Help From Your Dedicated Awardco Support Teams 🤝
We’ve seen a recent uptick in admin questions landing with the wrong support team, which can slow down resolution. To avoid delays and ensure you're getting the best support the first time, here’s how to get your case to the right place: For platform/admin questions (program setup, dashboards, emails, permissions, etc.)…
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February 24th, 2026 Tip Tuesday – How to Raise an Admin Support Ticket Right in the Platform
This is a reminder to raise a ticket with the TCSM Team whenever you need help with your Awardco administration. The fastest, easiest way to get support from my team is right inside the platform! Select “Raise a ticket.” Choose the topic that fits best and fill out the short form so we have the details we need up front.…
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Feb 10th 2026 Tip Tuesday - Making Awardco Reports Useful in Your Day-to-Day Platform Administration
Which report should I use? How do I filter it? Why doesn’t my scheduled report look the way I expect? This week’s Tip Tuesday is all about getting clean, useful data out of Awardco without pulling your hair out. 1. Know which report to use Think of the main reports like this: Activity / Recognition reports – Great for…
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January 27th, 26 Tip Tuesday – Get Help Faster with New Admin Support Tickets!
Say goodbye to "Is anyone there?" and hello to specialized support. We know your time is valuable. That’s why we’ve launched new support tickets for admins to make it easier to get help with your Awardco platform. What’s New? Instead of starting a live chat for every question, you can now use a streamlined support ticket…
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January 20th, 2026 Tip Tuesday - Don’t Let Low Budgets Block Your Recognition! 🛑
Have you ever seen a "Recognition Queue Processing Error" notification in your inbox, or a "error" in your recognition queue, and wondered why? You check your account, you know the money is there, but the recognitions are stuck. This week’s tip is all about understanding the difference between the Funding Summary and Point…
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January 6th, 2026 Tip Tuesday - Get Ready for Awardco Engage
Still waiting for the annual engagement survey to find out your team is burnt out? By the time you get the data, it’s already old news. This week’s tip is all about Awardco Engage—our powerful new sentiment and survey tool designed to help you capture, understand, and act on employee feedback in real-time. What is Awardco…
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12/19/2025 Tip Tuesday - Budgeting & Funding Reminders
As we approach the height of the holiday season, many of you are preparing to send bulk holiday awards to your teams. To ensure these awards are delivered seamlessly—and that your employees can redeem them without delay—we have a few formal reminders regarding Budgets and Funding. Here is how to ensure your holiday gifting…
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12/9/2025 Tip Tuesday - Admin Support Holiday Hours
As we reach the holiday season, we want to make sure you know exactly how to get the support you need for all your platform administration tasks! 🎉 Our Technical CSM team is specifically trained to help you tackle your day-to-day platform management. You can connect with a TCSM for real-time help via submission of a…
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12/2/2025 Tip Tuesday - Decoding Your Data: Making Awardco Reports Easy!
Are you trying to prove the value of your program? Do you need to track spending or understand engagement? The answers are all in your Awardco Reports tab. Instead of trying to look at all the reports, a better approach is to start with the question you need answered. Below are the two most common reporting questions…
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11/25/2025 Tip Tuesday – How to Submit Support Tickets for Quick Solutions!
Did you know the best path to getting expert help for your platform questions, requests, or issues is submitting a support ticket form? Our dedicated Technical Customer Success Manager Team is here to ensure your Awardco administration is always seamless and simple. Benefits Why Use a Support Ticket? Submitting a ticket is…
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11/18/2025 Tip Tuesday – Get Ready for the Giving Guide
Are you tired of users asking, "How many points should I give for this?" or worrying about inconsistent award amounts across teams? Even with clear guidelines, users often forget or ignore external rubrics, leading to unequal recognition. This week's tip is a sneak peek at a massive upcoming feature—the Giving…
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11/12/2025 Tip Tuesday – Combat Notification Fatigue with Smart Defaults! 🔔
(With yesterday being the American holiday Veteran's Day, this tip is a day late!) We're all drowning in notifications these days. In a recognition platform, receiving too many generic alerts can make truly important messages (like an approval needed, or a new recognition received) easy to ignore. This week’s quick win is…
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11/4/2025 Tip Tuesday - Limits vs. Budgets: Choose the Right Financial Guardrail!
Are you trying to control how many points your employees give through a recognition program? You have two main tools in Awardco—Limits in Recognition Programs and Budgets—and knowing when to use which can save you a lot of administrative headache. This week, we're breaking down the best use cases for each financial…
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10/28/2025 Tip Tuesday – Guide the Way with Recognition Presets! ✨
Are your managers and employees sometimes unsure of the right point amount to give in a recognition award? Do you want to ensure your awards are consistent and equitable across your organization? This week’s tip is all about a quick win in your program settings: Award Presets. Recognition presets are predefined point…
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10/21/25 Tip Tuesday – Take Recognition Mobile with the Awardco App! 📱
Recognition shouldn't be confined to a desktop. This week's tip is all about bringing the power of Awardco to your employees' fingertips with the Awardco Mobile App! Making the app available to your team is the easiest way to ensure recognition is happening instantly and effortlessly, whether your employees are at their…
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10/14/25 Tip Tuesday – The Importance of Pre-Funding Bulk Awards
Getting ready to plan big year-end employee appreciation awards or holiday bonuses? 💸🎁🥳 This week's tip is all about how to ensure your bulk awards run smoothly and without a hitch! If your organization is billed retroactively based on the amount awarded or redeemed each month, you must pay extra attention to maintain…
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10/7/2025 Tip Tuesday - It's That Time Again... Holiday Recognition Prep! 🎁
It's hard to believe, but the holiday season is just around the corner, and now is the perfect time to start planning your holiday programs! Getting a head start ensures a smooth, impactful, and stress-free awarding season for you and your employees. Here are the top three things to start considering right now to prepare…
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9/30/2025 Tip Tuesday - Increase Security & Convenience with Single Sign-On!
Single Sign-On (SSO) is a secure way for your employees to log in to their Awardco account using the same credentials they use for your company's directory. Think of it as a master key for all their work applications! If you're using an Identity Provider that supports SAML 2.0 (like Okta, Entrust, or Microsoft Azure Active…
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9/23/2025 – Tip Tuesday: Dive Deeper with Awardco Webinars 💻
Want to get more out of your Awardco platform? Our live webinars are a fantastic way to do just that! They're your all-access pass to see the platform in action, learn about powerful features, and get pro tips from our experts. In our recent "Live Demo with Shane Stanley Vol. 2," we showcased how Awardco goes beyond simple…
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9/16/2025 - Tip Tuesday: Unlock Platform Power with Metadata 🔑
Maybe you know about metadata, but are you really using it to its full potential? Metadata is the secret ingredient for making your Awardco platform smarter and more automated. By adding a little extra info to your user file, you can unlock powerful features that save you time and make your recognition programs more…
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9/9/2025 Tip Tuesday – Point Expiration: Putting Your Points to Work
Want to encourage employees to redeem their points and stay engaged with your recognition program? Point expiration is a great way to do that. It can also help your organization with financial planning by reducing the liability of outstanding points. So, how does it work? Let's dive in. 👇 Why Use Point Expiration?…
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9/2/2025 Tip Tuesday – Keeping Your Funding Account and Points Balanced
The key to a successful program is ensuring that your USD Balance and your total points always match. This simple method guarantees that every point in the system is already funded, preventing any funding issues or delays in processing redemptions. Just as a check needs to be backed by cash, every point on the Awardco…
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8/26/2025 Tip Tuesday - Listen to Your People with Surveys
One of the most powerful things you can do for your employees is listen to them. Understanding what they need, what's working, and what could be better is the first step toward building a truly great workplace. But how do you get that feedback in a structured, actionable way? With the Awards Surveys feature, you can easily…