Employee Recognition

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What is a Spot Bonus?

A practical guide for business owners on the definition and application of spot bonuses to reward employee achievements in real time.

5 min Oct 4, 2025

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What is a Digital Badge?

A guide for business owners on understanding Digital Badges, how they verify skills, and their role in modern team management and recognition.

4 min Jul 13, 2025

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The Economy of Thanks: why recognition is a stronger currency than cash

Discover why personalized recognition is more effective than cash bonuses for employee retention. Learn creative, low-cost ways to say 'thank you' that build lasting loyalty.

Ben Schmidt 7 min Jul 12, 2025

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What is a Skill Endorsement?

A guide for managers on using skill endorsements to build trust, map internal talent, and reduce leadership stress by validating employee proficiencies.

4 min Jun 5, 2025

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Death of the Binder

Employee Recognition

What is a Spot Bonus?

What is a Digital Badge?

The Economy of Thanks: why recognition is a stronger currency than cash

What is a Skill Endorsement?